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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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