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Tortoiseshell and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35   
3.25-3.50   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
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Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Tortoiseshell and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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