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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
2.79  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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