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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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