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Kunzite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Kunzite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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