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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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