Vesuvianite and Ametrine Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Ametrine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

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

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Vesuvianite and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO₂

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Vesuvianite and Ametrine Specific Gravity

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