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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Umbalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Umbalite 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 Umbalite 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 Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.

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