Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gedrite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gedrite 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 Gedrite 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 Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.