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Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Sodalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.403.25-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite 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 Sodalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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