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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

-
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.25-3.504.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

-99994-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Austinite 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 Austinite 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 Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.