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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.

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