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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cinnabar Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Slightly sectile

Solubility

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1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)

Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.25-3.502
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

-99992-2.5
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.
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.