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Quartz and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Quartz and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Quartz and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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