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Zinnwaldite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
3.25-3.50   

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

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Zinnwaldite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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