Vesuvianite Idocrase and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
2.55-2.70
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Not Available
Absent
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2
Vesuvianite Idocrase and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony- SiO2
Vesuvianite Idocrase and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.