Thomsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Thomsonite

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

2.25-2.403.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 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.

Thomsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 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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Thomsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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