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Vesuvianite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
SiO2  

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Vesuvianite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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