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Emerald and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
-9999  

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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