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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.506.50-7.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.