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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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