Mimetite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Mimetite

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

7.103.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5Not Available

2 10

1.4 Chemical Composition

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Mimetite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , 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.

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Mimetite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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