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Idocrase and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Idocrase and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase and Vesuvianite 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 Idocrase and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Idocrase and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Idocrase and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Idocrase and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Idocrase is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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