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Phlogopite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Phlogopite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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