Fayalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Fayalite

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3923.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fayalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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.

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Fayalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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