Jadeite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Jadeite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich 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.

Jadeite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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