Xonotlite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.723.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Xonotlite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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Xonotlite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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