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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gahnite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.25-3.50
Uneven
Distinct
-9999
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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4.00-4.62
Conchoidal, Uneven
Indistinct parting on [111]
7.5-8
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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