Ettringite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Ettringite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite 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 Ettringite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ettringite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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