Tinzenite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Tinzenite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tinzenite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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