Zincite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Zincite

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.903.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Zincite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael 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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Zincite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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