Vesuvianite Idocrase and Vivianite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Vivianite 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 Vivianite 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 Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.