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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50   
4.392   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

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.   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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