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White Opal and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and White Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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White Opal and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal 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 White Opal and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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White Opal and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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