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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

Fire Opal
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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fire Opal 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
3.25-3.501.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.