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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Hematite 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 Hematite 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 Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.