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Fuchsite
Fuchsite

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Fuchsite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

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
2.77-2.883.25-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fuchsite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fuchsite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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