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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.