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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cuprite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.25-3.505.85-6.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

Mohs Hardness

-99993.5-4
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.
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cuprite 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 Cuprite 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 Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.