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Vanadinite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
SiO2   

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Vanadinite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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