Vesuvianite Idocrase and Dioptase Physical Properties

Vesuvianite Idocrase

Dioptase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.503.25-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Dioptase 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 Dioptase 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 Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.