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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.503.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.

  • 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 Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

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 and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.