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Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Spinel and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.25-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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