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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50   
2.85-3.00   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.

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