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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Garnet 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
3.25-3.503.55-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Garnet 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 Garnet 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 Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.