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Emerald and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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