Vesuvianite Idocrase and Richterite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Richterite 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 Richterite 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 Richterite- Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.