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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Calcite 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
Soluble
-
2.67-2.73
Conchoidal
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
3
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Calcite Specific Gravity

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