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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.