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Eudialyte and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
H 2 SO 4   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Eudialyte and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte and Amethyst 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 Eudialyte and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Eudialyte and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eudialyte and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eudialyte and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eudialyte is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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