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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Pollucite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Readily soluble in HF
-
2.86-2.94
Conchoidal, Uneven
None observed
6.5-7
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
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3.25-3.50
Uneven
Distinct
-9999
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pollucite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite Vs Vesuvianite Idocrase during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is .