Wavellite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
3.25-3.50
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 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.
Wavellite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 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.
Wavellite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.