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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Spodumene Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.25-3.50
Uneven
Distinct
-9999
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
insoluble
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3.15-3.21
Uneven, Subconchoidal
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
6-7
LiAlSi2O6

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Spodumene Specific Gravity

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