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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Baryte Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.25-3.504.3-5
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Irregular/uneven

Cleavage

Distinct
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

-99993-3.5
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.
BaSO4

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Baryte 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 Baryte 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 Baryte- BaSO4

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.