Siderite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Siderite

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.893.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Siderite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) 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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Siderite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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