×

Fluorite
Fluorite

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



ADD
Compare
X
Fluorite
X
Vesuvianite Idocrase

Fluorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.25-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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