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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KAlSi3O8  

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amazonite 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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