Realgar and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Realgar

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.563.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not AvailableNot Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Realgar and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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Realgar and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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