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Rhodolite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.25-3.50   

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

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodolite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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