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Inderite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael 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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Inderite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Inderite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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