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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fluorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.25-3.503.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Distinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

-99994
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.
CaF2

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF2

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.