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Forsterite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Forsterite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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