Wardite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Wardite

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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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

2.813.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wardite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Wardite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Wardite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.