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Smoky Quartz and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.25-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smoky Quartz and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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