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Kyanite
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Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Kyanite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.653.25-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kyanite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kyanite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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