Stichtite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Stichtite

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

2.11-2.203.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael 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.

Stichtite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael 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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Stichtite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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