Vesuvianite Idocrase and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.