Orthoclase and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Orthoclase and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael 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.

Orthoclase and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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