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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.502.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.