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Variscite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Variscite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Variscite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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