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Lawsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Lawsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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