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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Marialite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Marialite 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 Marialite 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 Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.