Marcasite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Marcasite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Marcasite 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 Marcasite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Marcasite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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