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Vesuvianite Idocrase
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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pyroxmangite 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
3.25-3.50
3.76-3.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.