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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Nepheline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.502.55-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Nepheline 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 Nepheline 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 Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Nepheline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.