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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cobaltite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
6.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.