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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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