Sinhalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Sinhalite

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

3.46-3.503.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael 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.

Sinhalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael 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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Sinhalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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