Friedelite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Friedelite

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

3.06-3.193.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Friedelite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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Friedelite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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