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Herderite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

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

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Herderite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Herderite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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