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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50   
3.2-3.4   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
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3   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.

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