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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Brookite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.25-3.50
Uneven
Distinct
-9999
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
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3.87-4.14
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
5.5-6
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Brookite Specific Gravity

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