Serpentine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Serpentine

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.623.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Serpentine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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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Serpentine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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