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Poldervaartite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Poldervaartite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Poldervaartite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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