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Topaz and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

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
3.49-3.573.25-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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