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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amber Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
[C,H,O]

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.