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Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Emerald and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.25-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Emerald and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Vesuvianite Idocrase physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Emerald and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Emerald and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.