Vesuvianite Idocrase and Wernerite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Wernerite 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 Wernerite 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 Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.