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