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Amethyst and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.91   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Amethyst and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Poldervaartite 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 Amethyst and Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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