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Ametrine and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.69-2.79   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ametrine and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine and Sugilite 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 Ametrine and Sugilite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ametrine and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ametrine and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ametrine is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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