Gemstone ID - 785 nm

A01

Species :  Almandite Garnet     
Chemical Formula :     Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5   S.G.:3.8
Cleavage: None   
R.I.: 1.76 ~ 1.83     D.R.: None  
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
353、502、 557、 637、 859、 915、 1045(cm-1) 


A02 - a

Species : Amber     
Chemical Formula :   Fossil Resin
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: None
Hardness:2 ~ 2.5     S.G.:1.08
Cleavage: None
R.I.: 1.54 ~ 1.55       D.R.: None
Crystal System: Amorphous
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
Sample-dependant fluorescence


A02 - b

Species : Amber+Epoxy     
Chemical Formula :   Fossil Resin
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: None
Hardness:2 ~ 2.5      S.G.:1.08
Cleavage: None    
R.I.: 1.54 ~ 1.55        D.R.: None
Crystal System: Amorphous
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
Sample-dependant fluorescence


A02 - c

Species : Amber     
Chemical Formula :   Fossil Resin
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: None
Hardness:2 ~ 2.5      S.G.:1.08
Cleavage: None    
R.I.: 1.54 ~ 1.55        D.R.: None
Crystal System: Amorphous
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
715、1203、1446、1652  (cm-1)


A03 - a

Species : Andalusite    
Chemical Formula :     Al2SiO5
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7.5     S.G.:3.13 ~ 3.16
Cleavage: Prismatic  
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.010
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven to Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
289、319、357、919  (cm-1)


A03 - b

Species : Andalusite    
Chemical Formula :     Al2SiO5
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7.5     S.G.:3.13 ~ 3.16
Cleavage:  Prismatic    
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.010
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven to Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
 289、319、357、919  (cm-1)


A03 - c

Species : Andalusite    
Chemical Formula :     Al2SiO5
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7.5     S.G.:3.13 ~ 3.16
Cleavage:  Prismatic  
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.64          D.R.: 0.010
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven to Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
289、319、357、919  (cm-1)


A04 - a

Species : Andradite Garnet      
Chemical Formula :     Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7.5    S.G.:3.85
R.I.: 1.85 ~ 1.89         D.R.: None
Cleavage: None          
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
351、368、514、815、840、874  (cm-1)


A04 - b

Species : Andradite Garnet      
Chemical Formula :     Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7.5  S.G.:3.85
Cleavage: None
R.I.: 1.85 ~ 1.89       D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
351、368、514、815、840、874  (cm-1)


 

Gemstone ID - 532 nm

A01 - a

A01A
A01ASPEC

Species :  Almandine Garnet    
Chemical Formula :     Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5   S.G.:3.8
Cleavage: None  
R.I.: 1.76 ~ 1.83     D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
353,502, 557,637, 859, 915, 1045(cm-1) 


A01 - b

Species :  Almandine Garnet     
Chemical Formula :     Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5   S.G.:3.8
Cleavage: None   
R.I.: 1.76 ~ 1.83     D.R.: None  
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
353、502、 557、 637、 859、 915、 1045(cm-1) 

a01b

A01 - c

Species :  Almandine Garnet     
Chemical Formula :     Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5   S.G.:3.8
Cleavage: None   
R.I.: 1.76 ~ 1.83     D.R.: None  
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
353、502、 557、 637、 859、 915、1045 (cm-1) 


A03 - a

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Species : Andalusite    
Chemical Formula :     Al2SiO5
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7.5     S.G.:3.13 ~ 3.16
Cleavage: Prismatic
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.010
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven to Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:
289、319、357、919  (cm-1)


A03 - b

Species : Andalusite    
Chemical Formula :     Al2SiO5
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7.5     S.G.:3.13 ~ 3.16
Cleavage: Prismatic  
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.010
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven to Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
289、319、357、919  (cm-1)


A04 - a

Species : Andradite Garnet      
Chemical Formula :     Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7.5    S.G.:3.85
R.I.: 1.85 ~ 1.89         D.R.: None
Cleavage: None          
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
351、368、514、815、840、874  (cm-1)


A04 - b

Species : Andradite Garnet      
Chemical Formula :     Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7.5    S.G.:3.85
R.I.: 1.85 ~ 1.89         D.R.: None
Cleavage: None          
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
351、368、514、815、840、874  (cm-1)


B01 - a

Species : Actinolite       
Chemical Formula :   Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5 ~ 6       S.G.:3.0 ~ 3.44
Cleavage: Good     
R.I.: 1.61 ~ 1.66       D.R.: 0.053
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
365、387、670、928、1028、1055(cm-1)


B01 - b

Species : Actinolite       
Chemical Formula :   Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5 ~ 6       S.G.:3.0 ~ 3.44
Cleavage: Good     
R.I.: 1.61 ~ 1.66       D.R.: 0.053
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
365、387、670、928、1028、1055(cm-1)


B04 - a

Species : Amblygonite      
Chemical Formula : (Li, Na)AlPO4(F,OH)  
Identification Characteristics :    
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6    S.G.:3.08
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.57 ~ 1.60      D.R.: 0.026    
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
298、425、600、627、644、 1010、1045
、1057 (cm-1)                   


B04 - b

Species : Amblygonite      
Chemical Formula : (Li, Na)AlPO4(F,OH)  
Identification Characteristics :    
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6    S.G.:3.08
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.57 ~ 1.60      D.R.: 0.026    
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
298、425、600、627、644、 1010、1045
、1057 (cm-1)  


B05 - a

Species : Apatite       
Chemical Formula :   Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5           S.G.:3.1 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Poor     
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.64    D.R.: 0.003   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
430、580、960、1050 (cm-1)


B05 - b

Species : Apatite       
Chemical Formula :   Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5           S.G.:3.1 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Poor     
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.64    D.R.: 0.003   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
430、580、960、1050 (cm-1)


B05 - c

Species : Apatite       
Chemical Formula :   Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5           S.G.:3.1 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Poor     
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.64    D.R.: 0.003   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
430、580、960、1050 (cm-1)


B05 - d

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Species : Apatite       
Chemical Formula :   Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5           S.G.:3.1 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Poor     
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.64    D.R.: 0.003   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
430、580、960、1050 (cm-1) 


B06 - a

Species : Apophyllite       
Chemical Formula :              KCa4Si8O20(F,OH)‧8H2O
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:4.5 ~ 5        S.G.:4.6 ~ 4.7
Cleavage: Imperfect   
R.I.: 1.54                      D.R.: 0.002
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
430、487、538、583、1061 (cm-1)


B06 - b

Species : Apophyllite       
Chemical Formula :  KCa4Si8O20(F,OH)‧8H2O   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:4.5 ~ 5        S.G.:4.6 ~ 4.7
Cleavage: Imperfect   
R.I.: 1.54                      D.R.: 0.002
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
430、487、538、583、1061 (cm-1)


B07 - a

Species : Aragonite      
Chemical Formula :     CaCO3   
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4     S.G.:2.95
Cleavage: Perfect  
R.I.: 1.53 ~ 1.68        D.R.: 0.155
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
271、702、1085 (cm-1)


B07 - b

Species : Aragonite      
Chemical Formula :     CaCO3   
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4     S.G.:2.95
Cleavage: Perfect  
R.I.: 1.53 ~ 1.68        D.R.: 0.155
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
271、702、1085 (cm-1)


B07 - c

Species : Aragonite      
Chemical Formula :     CaCO3   
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4     S.G.:2.95
Cleavage: Perfect  
R.I.: 1.53 ~ 1.68        D.R.: 0.155
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
271、702、1085 (cm-1)


B08

Species : Axinite        
Chemical Formula :  Ca2(Fe2+,Mn2+)Al2BSi4O15(OH)  
Identification Characteristics :    
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6 ~ 7       S.G.:3.2 ~ 3.4
Cleavage: Good  
R.I.: 1.67 ~ 1.70       D.R.: 0.011      
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
275、306、319、344、392、419、677、714、963、977 (cm-1)


B09 - a

Species : Azurite        
Chemical Formula :  Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4     S.G.:3.77 ~ 3.78
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.73 ~ 1.84        D.R.: 0.110     
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
250、284、331、403、765、1095 (cm-1)


B09 - b

Species : Azurite     
Chemical Formula : Cu2O   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4       S.G.:6.14
Cleavage: Poor Octahedral
R.I.: 2.849                  D.R.: None      
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
418、484、638、1070、1168 (cm-1)


C01

Species : Albite       
Chemical Formula :   NaAlSi3O8   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5     S.G.:2.60 ~ 2.63
Cleavage: Perfect  
R.I.: 1.54 ~ 1.55        D.R.: 0.009
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
288、326、412、456、477、506、763、815、1099 (cm-1)  


C02 - a

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Species : Anatase   
Chemical Formula :     TiO2   
Identification Characteristics :    
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6       S.G.:3.82 ~ 3.97
Cleavage: Perfect Basal    
R.I.: 2.49 ~ 2.56         D.R.: 0.073
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
394、513、636 (cm-1) 


C02 - b

Species : Anatase   
Chemical Formula :     TiO2   
Identification Characteristics :    
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6       S.G.:3.82 ~ 3.97
Cleavage: Perfect Basal    
R.I.: 2.49 ~ 2.56         D.R.: 0.073
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
394、513、636 (cm-1) 


C03

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Species : Anglesite      
Chemical Formula :  PbSO4   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Sulfate
Hardness:2.5 ~ 3         S.G.:6.3 ~ 6.4
Cleavage: FAIR Basal     
R.I.: 1.87 ~ 1.89           D.R.: 0.017
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
438、448、977、1157 (cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 785 nm

A06 - a

Species : Beryl      
Chemical Formula :     Be3Al2Si6O18
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 8           S.G.:2.6 ~ 2.9
Cleavage: Imperfect    
R.I.: 1.58 ~ 1.59          D.R.: 0.008 
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal 
Spectral Characteristics: 
322、395、684、1068 (cm-1)


A06 - b

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Species : Beryl      
Chemical Formula :     Be3Al2Si6O18
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 8           S.G.:2.6 ~ 2.9
Cleavage: Imperfect     
R.I.: 1.58 ~ 1.59          D.R.: 0.008
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
322、395、684、1068 (cm-1)


A06 - c

Species : Beryl      
Chemical Formula :     Be3Al2Si6O18
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 8           S.G.:2.6 ~ 2.9
Cleavage: Imperfect     
R.I.: 1.58 ~ 1.59          D.R.: 0.008
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
322、395、684、1068 (cm-1)


 

Gemstone ID - 532 nm

A06 - a

Species : Beryl      
Chemical Formula :     Be3Al2Si6O18
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 8           S.G.:2.6 ~ 2.9
Cleavage: Imperfect    
R.I.: 1.58 ~ 1.59          D.R.: 0.008
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
322、395、684、1068 (cm-1)

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A06 - b

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Species : Beryl      
Chemical Formula :     Be3Al2Si6O18
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 8           S.G.:2.6 ~ 2.9
Cleavage: Imperfect    
R.I.: 1.58 ~ 1.59          D.R.: 0.008
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
322、395、684、1068 (cm-1)


A06 - c

Species : Beryl      
Chemical Formula :     Be3Al2Si6O18
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 8           S.G.:2.6 ~ 2.9
Cleavage: Imperfect    
R.I.: 1.58 ~ 1.59          D.R.: 0.008
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
322、395、684、1068 (cm-1)


B10 - a

Species : Barite (Baryte)       
Chemical Formula :  BaSO4   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Sulfate
Hardness:3 ~ 3.5    S.G.:4.5
Cleavage: Perfect    
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.65      D.R.: 0.012   
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
450、615、645、987、1138、1295 (cm-1)


B10 - b

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Species : Barite (Baryte)       
Chemical Formula :  BaSO4   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Sulfate
Hardness:3 ~ 3.5    S.G.:4.5
Cleavage: Perfect    
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.65      D.R.: 0.012   
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
450、615、645、987、1138、1295 (cm-1)


B11- a

Species : Benitoite       
Chemical Formula :     BaTiSi3O9   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5         S.G.:3.64 ~ 3.68
Cleavage: Imperfect       
R.I.: 1.76 ~ 1.80           D.R.: 0.047
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
263、345、368、394、533、573、 914、928、934、949 (cm-1)


B11 - b

Species : Benitoite       
Chemical Formula :     BaTiSi3O9   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5         S.G.:3.64 ~ 3.68
Cleavage: Imperfect       
R.I.: 1.76 ~ 1.80           D.R.: 0.047
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
263、345、368、394、533、573、 914、928、934、949 (cm-1)


B13 - a

Species : Brazilianite       
Chemical Formula :  NaAl2(PO4)2(OH)4   
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5.5         S.G.:3
Cleavage: Good      
R.I.: 1.60 ~ 1.62     D.R.: 0.027
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
279、315、357、411、532、560、600、988、1019、1168 (cm-1)


B13 - b

Species : Brazilianite       
Chemical Formula :  NaAl2(PO4)2(OH)4   
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5.5         S.G.:3
Cleavage: Good      
R.I.: 1.60 ~ 1.62     D.R.: 0.027
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
279、315、357、411、532、560、600、988、1019、1168 (cm-1)


C04

Species : Brookite    
Chemical Formula :  TiO2  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6      S.G.:4.1 ~ 4.2
Cleavage: Poor         
R.I.: 2.58 ~ 2.70         D.R.: 0.117
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Subconchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
317、411、500、542、637  (cm-1)

Gemstone ID - 785nm

A07

Species : Calcite      
Chemical Formula :     CaCO3
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3                S.G.:2.71
Cleavage: Rhombic     
R.I.: 1.48 ~ 1.66         D.R.: 0.172
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
280、712、1086 (cm-1)


A08 - a

Species : Chalcedony      
Chemical Formula :   SiO2
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:7            S.G.:2.65
Cleavage: None      
R.I.: 1.53 ~ 1.54     D.R.: 0.004
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
353、392、464 (cm-1)
Comment: 
Characteristic spectra of quartz


A08 - b

Species : Chalcedony      
Chemical Formula :   SiO2
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:7            S.G.:2.65
Cleavage: None      
R.I.: 1.53 ~ 1.54     D.R.: 0.004
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
353、392、464 (cm-1)
Comment: 
Characteristic spectra of quartz


 

Gemstone ID - 532nm


A07 - a

Species : Calcite      
Chemical Formula :     CaCO3
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3                S.G.:2.71
Cleavage: Rhombic     
R.I.: 1.48 ~ 1.66         D.R.: 0.172
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
280、712、1086 (cm-1)


A07 - b

Species : Calcite      
Chemical Formula :     CaCO3
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3                S.G.:2.71
Cleavage: Rhombic     
R.I.: 1.48 ~ 1.66         D.R.: 0.172
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
280、712、1086 (cm-1)


A07 -c

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Species : Calcite      
Chemical Formula :     CaCO3
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3                S.G.:2.71
Cleavage: Rhombic     
R.I.: 1.48 ~ 1.66         D.R.: 0.172
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
280、712、1086 (cm-1)


A08

Species : Chalcedony      
Chemical Formula :   SiO2
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:7            S.G.:2.65
Cleavage: None      
R.I.: 1.53 ~ 1.54     D.R.: 0.004
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
353、392、464 (cm-1)
Comment: 
Characteristic spectra of quartz


A09

Species : Chrysoberyl     
Chemical Formula :     BeAl2O4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:8.5                S.G.:3.7 ~ 3.8
Cleavage:  Prismatic
R.I.: 1.74 ~ 1.75            D.R.: 0.009
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
351、372、422、436、461、479、520、549
、641、780、934 (cm-1)


A10

Species : Coral (Calcareous)      
Chemical Formula :     CaCO3
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4      S.G.:2.65
Cleavage: None  
R.I.: 1.49 ~ 1.66        D.R.: 2.68
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: None
Spectral Characteristics: 
280、713、1088、1131、1518 (cm-1)


A12

Species : Corundum(Ruby、Sapphire)       
Chemical Formula :     Al2O3
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:9             S.G.:4.0 ~ 4.1
Cleavage: None    
R.I.: 1.76 ~ 1.77       D.R.: 0.008     
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
376、415、575、643、749 (cm-1)


A13

Species : CZ (Cubic Zirconia)     
Chemical Formula :     ZrO2
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: None
Hardness:8.5       S.G.:5.80
Cleavage: None        
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
402 (cm-1)


B14

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Species : Cassiterite    
Chemical Formula :   SnO2  
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:6 ~ 7      S.G.:7
Cleavage: Poor     
R.I.: 2.00 ~ 2.10      D.R.: 0.100  
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
438、473、632、693、777 (cm-1)


B15

Species : Charoite       
Chemical Formula :     
(K, Na)5(Ca,Ba,Sr)8Si18O46(OH)‧3H2O   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:4.5 ~ 5.5   S.G.:2.54 ~ 2.68
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.55                   D.R.: 0.009
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
638、675、953、1050、1141 (cm-1)


B17

Species : Chrysocolla        
Chemical Formula :    (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4‧nH2O   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:2 ~ 4       S.G.:2.0 ~ 2.4
Cleavage: None   
R.I.: 1.57 ~ 1.63       D.R.: 0.030
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
336、407、673 (cm-1)
Comment:  Occasionally with paragenetic minerals, such as quartz and malachite.


C05

Species : Celestine      
Chemical Formula :   SrSO4   
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification: Sulfate
Hardness:3 ~ 3.5     S.G.:3.96 ~ 3.98
Cleavage: Perfect     
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.63        D.R.: 0.010   
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
455、622、656、1000、1157 (cm-1)


C06-a

Species : Cerussite       
Chemical Formula :     PbCO3  
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3 ~ 3.5         S.G.:6.55
Cleavage:  Prismatic   
R.I.: 1.80 ~ 2.08            D.R.: 0.274
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
672、694、837、1054 (cm-1) 


C06-b

Species : Cerussite       
Chemical Formula :     PbCO3  
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3 ~ 3.5         S.G.:6.55
Cleavage:  Prismatic   
R.I.: 1.80 ~ 2.08            D.R.: 0.274
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
672、694、837、1054 (cm-1) 


C07

Species : Chrysocolla in chalcedony    
Chemical Formula :     
Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 ‧ nH2O
Identification Characteristics :     Classification: Oxide
Hardness:7            S.G.:2.65
Cleavage: None         
 R.I.: 1.54 ~ 1.55     D.R.: 0.009
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
353、462、500 (cm-1)


C08

Species : Cinnabar  
Chemical Formula :     HgS   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Sulfide
Hardness:2 ~ 2.5      S.G.:8.0 ~ 8.2
Cleavage: Perfect Prismatic  
R.I.: 2.91 ~ 3.26         D.R.: 0.351
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
260、287、343(cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


A14

Species : Diamond      
Chemical Formula :     C
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification: Simgle element
Hardness:10                  S.G.:3.52
Cleavage: Octahedral  
R.I.: 2.42                        D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
1331 (cm-1)


A15 - a

Species : Diopside      
Chemical Formula :     CaMgSi2O6
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6.5    S.G.:3.22 ~ 3.38
Cleavage: Good    
R.I.: 1.66 ~ 1.72         D.R.: 0.029
Crystal System:   Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
313、346、381、659、1011 (cm-1) 


A15 - b

Species : Diopside      
Chemical Formula :     CaMgSi2O6
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6.5    S.G.:3.22 ~ 3.38
Cleavage: Good    
R.I.: 1.66 ~ 1.72         D.R.: 0.029
Crystal System:   Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
313、346、381、659、1011 (cm-1) 


B20 - a

Species : Danburite       
Chemical Formula :   CaB2(SiO4)2   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7                 S.G.:3
Cleavage: Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.64          D.R.: 0.006     
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
346、608、1083、1123、1230、1270、1423、1488 (cm-1)


B20 - b

Species : Danburite       
Chemical Formula :   CaB2(SiO4)2   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7                 S.G.:3
Cleavage: Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.63 ~ 1.64          D.R.: 0.006     
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
346、608、1083、1123、1230、1270、1423、1488 (cm-1)


B21

Species : Datolite      
Chemical Formula :     CaBSiO4(OH)  
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5 ~ 5.5     S.G.:2.8 ~ 3.0
Cleavage: None   
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.65        D.R.: 0.044
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
292、391、488、652、668、692、916、983、1075、1170 (cm-1) 


B22

Species : Dioptase       
Chemical Formula :     CuSiO3 ‧ H2O  
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5             S.G.:3.28 ~ 3.35
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.67 ~ 1.72      D.R.: 0.053      
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
314、347、554、658、1011、1038 (cm-1)


B23

Species : Dumortierite        
Chemical Formula : Al7(BO3)(SiO4)3(O,OH)3   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 8.5    S.G.:3.3 ~ 3.4
Cleavage: Good       
R.I.: 1.69 ~ 1.72      D.R.: 0.037
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics:  
207、496、510 (cm-1)


C09

Species : Demantoid garnet  
                (Andradite garnet)    
Chemical Formula :     Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7.5    S.G.:3.85
Cleavage: None          
R.I.: 1.85 ~ 1.89         D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
309、349、368、491、514、 551、815
、842、874 (cm-1)


C10

Species : Diaspore       
Chemical Formula :     AlO(OH)   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Hydroxide
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7      S.G.:3.2 ~ 3.5
Cleavage: Perfect         
R.I.: 1.69 ~ 1.74         D.R.: 0.046
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
284、329、446、496、664、790、1193 (cm-1)


C11

Species : Dickite       
Chemical Formula :     Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4   
Identification Characteristics :    
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:2 ~ 2.5     S.G.:2.60
Cleavage: Perfect
R.I.: 1.56 ~ 1.60       D.R.: 0.04
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
264、332、431、459、745、792、 914(cm-1)


C12

Species : Dolomite       
Chemical Formula :     CaMg(CO3)2   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4        S.G.:2.85
Cleavage: Perfect Rhombic
R.I.: 1.50 ~ 1.68           D.R.: 0.179
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
299、725、1098 (cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 785 nm

A06 - d

Species :Emerald
Chemical Formula :Be3Al2Si6O18    
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness: 7~8           S.G.:2.6~2.9
Cleavage:  Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.58~1.59            D.R.:0.008   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture : Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
322、395、 684、 1068 (cm-1)


A06 - e

Species :Emerald
Chemical Formula :Be3Al2Si6O18    
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness: 7~8           S.G.:2.6~2.9
Cleavage:  Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.58~1.59            D.R.:0.008   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture : Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
322、395、 684、 1068 (cm-1)


A06 - f

Species :Emerald
Chemical Formula :Be3Al2Si6O18    
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness: 7~8           S.G.:2.6~2.9
Cleavage:  Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.58~1.59            D.R.:0.008   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture : Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
322、395、 684、 1068 (cm-1)


A06 - g

Species :Emerald
Chemical Formula :Be3Al2Si6O18    
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness: 7~8           S.G.:2.6~2.9
Cleavage:  Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.58~1.59            D.R.:0.008   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture : Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
322、395、 684、 1068 (cm-1)


A06 - h

Species :Emerald
Chemical Formula :Be3Al2Si6O18    
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness: 7~8           S.G.:2.6~2.9
Cleavage:  Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.58~1.59            D.R.:0.008   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture : Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
322、395、 684、 1068 (cm-1)


A06 - i

Species :Emerald
Chemical Formula :Be3Al2Si6O18    
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness: 7~8           S.G.:2.6~2.9
Cleavage:  Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.58~1.59            D.R.:0.008   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture : Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
322、395、 684、 1068 (cm-1)


A06 - j

Species :Emerald
Chemical Formula :Be3Al2Si6O18    
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness: 7~8           S.G.:2.6~2.9
Cleavage:  Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.58~1.59            D.R.:0.008   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture : Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
322、395、 684、 1068 (cm-1)


A06 - k

Species :Emerald
Chemical Formula :Be3Al2Si6O18    
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness: 7~8           S.G.:2.6~2.9
Cleavage:  Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.58~1.59            D.R.:0.008   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture : Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
322、395、 684、 1068 (cm-1)


A06 - l

Species :Emerald
Chemical Formula :Be3Al2Si6O18    
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness: 7~8           S.G.:2.6~2.9
Cleavage:  Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.58~1.59            D.R.:0.008   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture : Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
322、395、 684、 1068 (cm-1)


A06 - m

Species :Emerald
Chemical Formula :Be3Al2Si6O18    
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Silicate
Hardness: 7~8           S.G.:2.6~2.9
Cleavage:  Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.58~1.59            D.R.:0.008   
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture : Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:  
322、395、 684、 1068 (cm-1)


 

Gemstone ID -  532 nm

B24 - a

Species : Enstatite       
Chemical Formula :     Mg2Si2O6   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5          S.G.:3.27
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.66 ~ 1.67      D.R.: 0.010      
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
341、399、418、443、662、684、1012、1031 (cm-1)


B24 - b

Species : Enstatite       
Chemical Formula :     Mg2Si2O6   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5          S.G.:3.27
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.66 ~ 1.67      D.R.: 0.010      
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
341、399、418、443、662、684、1012、1031 (cm-1)


B25

Species : Epidote      
Chemical Formula :
Ca2(Al ,Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6 ~ 7       S.G.:3.35 ~ 3.50
Cleavage: Perfect  
R.I.: 1.74 ~ 1.78      D.R.: 0.035      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
273、423、453、504、563、597、 686、
885、914、1085 (cm-1) 


B26 - a

Species : Euclase     
Chemical Formula :     BeAlSiO4(OH)  
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7.5          S.G.:3.05 ~ 3.10
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.65 ~ 1.67       D.R.: 0.019
Crystal System:  Monoclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
235、257、286、395、441、 572、 880、907、1021、1059(cm-1) 


B26 - b

Species : Euclase     
Chemical Formula :     BeAlSiO4(OH)  
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7.5          S.G.:3.05 ~ 3.10
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.65 ~ 1.67       D.R.: 0.019
Crystal System:  Monoclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
235、257、286、395、441、 572、 880、907、1021、1059(cm-1) 


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


A16

Species : Fluorite      
Chemical Formula :     CaF2
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification: Halide
Hardness:4                   S.G.:3.18
Cleavage: Octahedral  
R.I.: 1.43                        D.R.: None
Crystal System:   Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
Characteristic Raman spectra: 321(cm-1)



Gemstone ID -532nm


C13-a

Species : Gypsum       
Chemical Formula :     CaSO4.2H2O   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Sulfate
Hardness:2               S.G.:2.32
Cleavage: Perfect       
 R.I.: 1.52 ~ 1.53        D.R.: 0.010
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Splintery
Spectral Characteristics: 
412、492、619、1009、1142(cm-1)


C13-b

Species : Gypsum       
Chemical Formula :     CaSO4.2H2O   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Sulfate
Hardness:2               S.G.:2.32
Cleavage: Perfect       
 R.I.: 1.52 ~ 1.53        D.R.: 0.010
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Splintery
Spectral Characteristics: 
412、492、619、1009、1142(cm-1)


C13-c

Species : Gypsum       
Chemical Formula :     CaSO4.2H2O   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Sulfate
Hardness:2               S.G.:2.32
Cleavage: Perfect       
 R.I.: 1.52 ~ 1.53        D.R.: 0.010
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Splintery
Spectral Characteristics: 
412、492、619、1009、1142(cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


A20 - a

Species : Hematite      
Chemical Formula :     Fe2O3
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:5 ~ 6      S.G.:5.26
Cleavage: None     
R.I.: 2.94 ~ 3.22     D.R.: 0.280    
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven to Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
225、245、295、410、501、610 (cm-1)


A20 - b

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Species : Hematite      
Chemical Formula :     Fe2O3
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:5 ~ 6      S.G.:5.26
Cleavage: None     
R.I.: 2.94 ~ 3.22     D.R.: 0.280    
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven to Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
225、245、295、410、501、610 (cm-1)


A21 - a

Species : Hydrogrossular Garnet      
Chemical Formula : 
Ca 3 Al 2 (SiO 4) 3-x (OH) 4x
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7           S.G.:3.47
Cleavage: None    R.I.: 1.72
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
369、409、543、644、693、822、876、931 (cm-1)


A21 - b

Species : Hydrogrossular Garnet      
Chemical Formula : 
Ca 3 Al 2 (SiO 4) 3-x (OH) 4x
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7           S.G.:3.47
Cleavage: None    R.I.: 1.72
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
369、409、543、644、693、822、876、931 (cm-1)


A21- c

Species : Hydrogrossular Garnet      
Chemical Formula : 
Ca 3 Al 2 (SiO 4) 3-x (OH) 4x
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7           S.G.:3.47
Cleavage: None    R.I.: 1.72
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
369、409、543、644、693、822、876、931 (cm-1)


A21 - d

Species : Hydrogrossular Garnet      
Chemical Formula : 
Ca 3 Al 2 (SiO 4) 3-x (OH) 4x
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7           S.G.:3.47
Cleavage: None    R.I.: 1.72
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
369、409、543、644、693、822、876、931 (cm-1)


B28 - a

Species : Hemimorphite       
Chemical Formula :    Zn4Si2O7(OH)2‧H2O  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:4.5 ~ 5      S.G.:3.4 ~ 3.5
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.61 ~ 1.64         D.R.: 0.022      
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
329、398、450、675、931 (cm-1)


B28 - b

Species : Hemimorphite       
Chemical Formula :   Zn4Si2O7(OH)2‧H2O  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:4.5 ~ 5      S.G.:3.4 ~ 3.5
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.61 ~ 1.64         D.R.: 0.022      
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
329、398、450、675、931 (cm-1)


C16 - a

Species : Hibschite  (Hydro grossularite)      
Chemical Formula : Ca3Al2(SiO4)3-x(OH)4x   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5         S.G.:3.06 ~ 3.25
Cleavage: None          
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
369、413、479、545、646、693、824、877、930 (cm-1)


C16 - b

Species : Hibschite  (Hydro grossularite)      
Chemical Formula : Ca3Al2(SiO4)3-x(OH)4x   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5         S.G.:3.06 ~ 3.25
Cleavage: None          
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
369、413、479、545、646、693、824、877、930 (cm-1)


C16 - c

Species : Hibschite  (Hydro grossularite)      
Chemical Formula : Ca3Al2(SiO4)3-x(OH)4x   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5         S.G.:3.06 ~ 3.25
Cleavage: None          
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
369、413、479、545、646、693、824、877、930 (cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


A23 - a

Species : Iolite (Cordierite)     
Chemical Formula :     Mg2Al4Si5O18
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5     S.G.:2.53 ~ 2.78
Cleavage: Perfect
R.I.: 1.53 ~ 1.55        D.R.: 0.010     
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:
256、293、426、554、575、670、972 (cm-1)


A23 - b 

Species : Iolite (Cordierite)     
Chemical Formula :     Mg2Al4Si5O18
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5     S.G.:2.53 ~ 2.78
Cleavage: Perfect
R.I.: 1.53 ~ 1.55        D.R.: 0.010     
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics:
256、293、426、554、575、670、972 (cm-1)



Gemstone ID - 532nm


C17 - a

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
324、372、430、699、989、1039    (cm-1)


C17 - b

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
324、372、430、699、989、1039    (cm-1)


C17 - c

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
324、372、430、699、989、1039    (cm-1)


C17 - d

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
324、372、430、699、989、1039    (cm-1)


C17 - e

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
324、372、430、699、989、1039    (cm-1)


C17 - f

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
324、372、430、699、989、1039    (cm-1)


C17 - g

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
371、520、697、987、1037    (cm-1)


C17 - h

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
370、520、695、982、1036   (cm-1)


C17 - i

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
371、520、695、985、1036 (cm-1)


C17 - j

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
371、521、697、986、1037 (cm-1)


C17 - k

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
371、520、697、987、1037 (cm-1)


C17 - l

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
371、520、697、987、1037 (cm-1)


C17 - m

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
371、520、697、987、1037 (cm-1)


C17 -n

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
371、520、697、987、1037 (cm-1)


C17 - o

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
371、520、697、987、1037 (cm-1)


C17 - p

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
371、520、697、987、1037 (cm-1)


C17 - q

Species:  Jadeite-Jade       
Chemical Formula : NaAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:3.33
Cleavage : Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
R.I.:1.66~1.68     D.R.: 0.012
Fracture: Splintery             
Spectral Characteristics:
371、520、697、987、1037 (cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


B30 - a

Species : Kornerupine        
Chemical Formula : Mg3Al6(Si,Al,B)5O21(OH)  
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7                  S.G.:3.2 ~ 3.3
Cleavage: Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.67 ~ 1.68           D.R.: 0.013     
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
320、341、421、443、483、617、 714、901、964、  977 (cm-1)


B30 - b

Species : Kornerupine        
Chemical Formula : Mg3Al6(Si,Al,B)5O21(OH)  
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7                  S.G.:3.2 ~ 3.3
Cleavage: Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.67 ~ 1.68           D.R.: 0.013     
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
320、341、421、443、483、617、 714、901、964、  977 (cm-1) 


B31 - a

Species : Kyanite       
Chemical Formula :     Al2SiO5   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 7     S.G.:3.53 ~ 3.67
Cleavage: Perfect    
R.I.: 1.71 ~ 1.73        D.R.: 0.017
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics:
 295、323、400、434、483、 952(cm-1) 


B31 - b

Species : Kyanite       
Chemical Formula :     Al2SiO5   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 7     S.G.:3.53 ~ 3.67
Cleavage: Perfect    
R.I.: 1.71 ~ 1.73        D.R.: 0.017
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics:
 295、323、400、434、483、 952(cm-1)

Gemstone ID -  532 nm


A27 - a

Species : Labradorite Feldspar      
Chemical Formula :  (Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5   S.G.:2.69 ~ 2.72
Cleavage: Perfect      
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
280、482、508、563 (cm-1)


A27 - b

Species : Labradorite Feldspar      
Chemical Formula :  (Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5   S.G.:2.69 ~ 2.72
Cleavage: Perfect      
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
280、482、508、563 (cm-1)


A27 - c

Species : Labradorite Feldspar      
Chemical Formula :  (Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5   S.G.:2.69 ~ 2.72
Cleavage: Perfect      
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
280、482、508、563 (cm-1)


B32 - a

Species : Lazulite      
Chemical Formula : (Mg, Fe)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6           S.G.:3.1
Cleavage: Imperfect~ Good Prismatic  
R.I.: 1.61 ~ 1.64              D.R.: 0.031
Crystal System:  Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Splintery
Spectral Characteristics: 
411、476、645、1059、1011、 1136(cm-1)


B32 - b

Species : Lazulite      
Chemical Formula : (Mg, Fe)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6           S.G.:3.1
Cleavage: Imperfect~ Good Prismatic  
R.I.: 1.61 ~ 1.64              D.R.: 0.031
Crystal System:  Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Splintery
Spectral Characteristics: 
411、476、645、1059、1011、 1136(cm-1)


B32 - c

Species : Lazulite      
Chemical Formula : (Mg, Fe)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6           S.G.:3.1
Cleavage: Imperfect~ Good Prismatic  
R.I.: 1.61 ~ 1.64              D.R.: 0.031
Crystal System:  Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Splintery
Spectral Characteristics: 
411、476、645、1059、1011、 1136(cm-1)


B33 - a

Species : Leucite      
Chemical Formula :     KAlSi2O6   
Identification Characteristics :    
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6.0    S.G.:2.5
Cleavage: Poor   
R.I.: 1.51                     D.R.: 0.001
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
 496、526 (cm-1)


B33 - b

Species : Leucite      
Chemical Formula :     KAlSi2O6   
Identification Characteristics :    
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6.0    S.G.:2.5
Cleavage: Poor   
R.I.: 1.51                     D.R.: 0.001
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
 496、526 (cm-1)

Gemstone ID - 532 nm


A29 - a

Species : Malachite     
Chemical Formula :     Cu2CO3(OH)2
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4         S.G.:4
Cleavage: Perfect     
R.I.: 1.85 (Average)    D.R.: 0.025
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Subconchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
156、173、182、225、261、271、355
435、720 (cm-1)


A29 - b

Species : Malachite     
Chemical Formula :     Cu2CO3(OH)2
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4         S.G.:4
Cleavage: Perfect     
R.I.: 1.85 (Average)    D.R.: 0.025
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Subconchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
156、173、182、225、261、271、355
435、720 (cm-1)


A30

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Species : Microcline Feldspar      
Chemical Formula :     KAlSi3O8
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5    S.G.:2.55 ~ 2.63
Cleavage: Perfect      
R.I.: 1.52 ~ 1.53       D.R.: 0.008
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
157、284、257、267、453、475、512 (cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


B35 - a

Species : Natrolite       
Chemical Formula : Na2Al2Si3O10‧2H2O   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5 ~ 5.5     S.G.:2.20 ~ 2.26
Cleavage: Perfect    
R.I.: 1.48 ~ 1.49        D.R.: 0.012
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
160、206、306、440、531(cm-1)


B35 - b

Species : Natrolite       
Chemical Formula : Na2Al2Si3O10‧2H2O   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5 ~ 5.5     S.G.:2.20 ~ 2.26
Cleavage: Perfect    
R.I.: 1.48 ~ 1.49        D.R.: 0.012
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
160、206、306、440、531(cm-1)


C17 - N(a)

Species : Nephrite jade(tremolite)      
Chemical Formula :     Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5 ~ 6       S.G.:2.9 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Good        
R.I.: 1.61 ~ 1.63       D.R.: 0.027
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
367、391、412、672、930、1028、1058
(cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


A33

Species : Oligoclase Feldspar       
Chemical Formula :     (Na,Ca)(Si,Al)4O8
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5      S.G.:2.64 ~ 2.68
Cleavage: Perfect    
R.I.: 1.54 ~ 1.55         D.R.: 0.007
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
287、479、508 (cm-1)


A35 - a

Species : Orthoclase Feldspar       
Chemical Formula :     KAlSi3O8
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6           S.G.:2.55 ~ 2.63
Cleavage: Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
282、470、511、1087 (cm-1)


A35 - b

Species : Orthoclase Feldspar       
Chemical Formula :     KAlSi3O8
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6           S.G.:2.55 ~ 2.63
Cleavage: Perfect      
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
282、470、511、1087 (cm-1)

Gemstone ID  - 532 nm


A39 - a

Species : Pyrope Garnet    
Chemical Formula :     Fe3Al2(SiO4)3  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5    S.G.:3.8
Cleavage: None   
R.I.: 1.72 ~ 1.76      D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
353、557、861、919、1168、1347 (cm-1)


A39 - b

Species : Pyrope Garnet    
Chemical Formula :     Fe3Al2(SiO4)3  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5    S.G.:3.8
Cleavage: None   
R.I.: 1.72 ~ 1.76      D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
353、557、861、919、1168、1347 (cm-1)


A39 - c

Species : Pyrope Garnet    
Chemical Formula :     Fe3Al2(SiO4)3  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5    S.G.:3.8
Cleavage: None   
R.I.: 1.72 ~ 1.76      D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
353、557、861、919、1168、1347 (cm-1)


A39 - d

Species : Pyrope Garnet    
Chemical Formula :     Fe3Al2(SiO4)3  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5    S.G.:3.8
Cleavage: None   
R.I.: 1.72 ~ 1.76      D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
353、557、861、919、1168、1347 (cm-1)


B36 - a

Species : Pectolite       
Chemical Formula :   NaCa2Si3O8(OH)   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:4.5 ~ 5      S.G.:2.74 ~ 2.88
Cleavage: Perfect
R.I.: 1.60 ~ 1.64         D.R.: 0.032
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
317、355、375、413、650、686、 973、1003、1025(cm-1)


B36 - b

Species : Pectolite       
Chemical Formula :   NaCa2Si3O8(OH)   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:4.5 ~ 5      S.G.:2.74 ~ 2.88
Cleavage: Perfect
R.I.: 1.60 ~ 1.64         D.R.: 0.032
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
317、355、375、413、650、686、 973、1003、1025(cm-1)


B37

Species : Petalite       
Chemical Formula :     LiAlSi4O10  
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5      S.G.:2.3 ~ 2.5
Cleavage: Perfect
R.I.: 1.50 ~ 1.51         D.R.: 0.014
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
281、317、356、381、466、489、 792、 1133(cm-1)


B38 - a

Species : Phenakite       
Chemical Formula :     Be2SiO4   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7.5 ~ 8      S.G.:2.93 ~ 3.00
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.65 ~ 1.67         D.R.: 0.015     
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
161、221、383、444、524、878、916、949、1019(cm-1)


B38 - b

Species : Phenakite       
Chemical Formula :     Be2SiO4   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7.5 ~ 8      S.G.:2.93 ~ 3.00
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.65 ~ 1.67         D.R.: 0.015     
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
161、221、383、444、524、878、916、949、1019(cm-1)


B38 - c

Species : Phenakite       
Chemical Formula :     Be2SiO4   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7.5 ~ 8      S.G.:2.93 ~ 3.00
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.65 ~ 1.67         D.R.: 0.015     
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
161、221、383、444、524、878、916、949、1019(cm-1)


B41

Species : Prehnite      
Chemical Formula :   Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)2  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5      S.G.:2.90 ~ 2.95
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.61 ~ 1.64        D.R.: 0.016      
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
316、386、519、607、947、 1080 (cm-1)


B43

Species : Pyrite      
Chemical Formula :     FeS2   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Sulfide
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5        S.G.:5
Cleavage: Imperfect
R.I.: None                   D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
 341、377 (cm-1)


C19

Species : Pyrophylite        
Chemical Formula :     Al2(Si4O10)(OH)2   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:1 ~ 2       S.G.:2.65 ~ 2.81
Cleavage: Perfect       
R.I.: 1.54 ~ 1.60       D.R.: 0.045
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
264、358、435、468、706、813、840、920、959、1049、1070 (cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


A40

Species : Quartz       
Chemical Formula :     SiO2
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:7            S.G.:2.65
Cleavage: None  
R.I.: 1.54 ~ 1.55      D.R.: 0.009
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
260、353、463、809 (cm-1)


C20

Species : Quartzite       
Chemical Formula :     SiO2  
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:2.65 
Cleavage: None         
 R.I.: 1.54 ~ 1.55    D.R.: 0.009
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
260、353、463、809 (cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


A41

Species : Rhodochrosite       
Chemical Formula :     MnCO3  
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4       S.G.:3.7
Cleavage: Perfect Rhombic
R.I.: 1.60 ~ 1.80          D.R.: 0.220
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
184、287、718、1086 (cm-1)


A42

Species : Rhodolite Garnet       
Chemical Formula :  (Fe, Mg)3Al2(SiO4)3  
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7     S.G.:3.8
Cleavage: None       
R.I.: 1.72 ~ 1.94       D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Comment:            
Rhodolite is pyrope-almandite garnet..


A43

Species : Rhodonite    
Chemical Formula :     (Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg,Ca)SiO3
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6.5   S.G.:3.57 ~ 3.76
Cleavage: Perfect     
R.I.: 1.71 ~ 1.73         D.R.: 0.014
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
326、416、667、973、998、1293 (cm-1)


C21 - a

Species : Rutile      
Chemical Formula :     TiO2   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5      S.G.:4.23
Cleavage: Perfect
R.I.: 2.62 ~ 2.90        D.R.: 0.287
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
289、441、610(cm-1)


C21 - b

Species : Rutile      
Chemical Formula :     TiO2   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:6 ~ 6.5      S.G.:4.23
Cleavage: Perfect
R.I.: 2.62 ~ 2.90        D.R.: 0.287
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
289、441、610(cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


A44 - a

Species : Serpentine (Antigorite)    
Chemical Formula : (Mg, Fe)3Si2O5(OH)4  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:2.5 ~ 3.5           S.G.:2.61
Cleavage: Perfect Basal    
R.I.: 1.55 ~ 1.56                D.R.: 0.001
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal to Splintery
Spectral Characteristics: 
360、375、675、1050 (cm-1)


A44 - b

Species : Serpentine (Antigorite)    
Chemical Formula : (Mg, Fe)3Si2O5(OH)4  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:2.5 ~ 3.5           S.G.:2.61
Cleavage: Perfect Basal    
R.I.: 1.55 ~ 1.56                D.R.: 0.001
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal to Splintery
Spectral Characteristics: 
360、375、675、1050 (cm-1)


A46

Species : Sodalite      
Chemical Formula :    Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6       S.G.:2.14 ~ 2.40
Cleavage: Poor       
R.I.: 1.50 (Average)   D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
262、292、463、986、1059 (cm-1) 


A47

Species : Spessartine Garnet      
Chemical Formula :   Mn3Al2(SiO4)3  
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7            S.G.:4.16
Cleavage: None    
R.I.: 1.79 ~ 1.81     D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
315、345、370、550、849、 907、1029 (cm-1)


A48 - a

Species : Spinel     
Chemical Formula :   MgAl2O4  
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:7.5 ~ 8     S.G.:3.60
Cleavage: None    
R.I.: 1.71 ~ 1.73       D.R.: None      
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
307、404、663、765 (cm-1) 


A48 - b

Species : Spinel     
Chemical Formula :   MgAl2O4  
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Oxide
Hardness:7.5 ~ 8     S.G.:3.60
Cleavage: None    
R.I.: 1.71 ~ 1.73       D.R.: None      
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
307、404、663、765 (cm-1) 


A49

Species : Spodumene     
Chemical Formula :   LiAlSi2O6
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7.5   S.G.:3.0 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Perfect    
R.I.: 1.66 ~ 1.67        D.R.: 0.015
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
292、352、390、439、521、585、706、1073 (cm-1) 


B45

Species : Scapolite    
Chemical Formula :   (Na,Ca)4Al3Si9O24Cl  
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6     S.G.:2.50 ~ 2.78
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.54 ~ 1.58       D.R.: 0.020     
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
260、294、359、419、459、534、768 (cm-1)


B46 - a

Species : Scheelite       
Chemical Formula :    CaWO4   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Tungstate
Hardness:4.5 ~ 5      S.G.:5.9 ~ 6.1
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.92 ~ 1.93        D.R.: 0.017
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
331、398、796、836、911(cm-1)


B46 - b

Species : Scheelite       
Chemical Formula :    CaWO4   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Tungstate
Hardness:4.5 ~ 5      S.G.:5.9 ~ 6.1
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.92 ~ 1.93        D.R.: 0.017
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
331、398、796、836、911(cm-1)


B48

Species : Sillimanite        
Chemical Formula :     Al2SiO5   
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7.5    S.G.:3.23 ~ 3.27
Cleavage: Perfect
R.I.: 1.66 ~ 1.68         D.R.: 0.019         
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
308、420、455、483、539、595、962、1128(cm-1)


B49

Species : Sinhalite        
Chemical Formula :     MgAlBO4   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Borate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7       S.G.:3.48
Cleavage: Imperfect   
R.I.: 1.67 ~ 1.71         D.R.: 0.038    
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
373、411、481、605、708、742、860、1045(cm-1)


B50

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Species : Smithsonite       
Chemical Formula :     ZnCO3  
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:4 ~ 5          S.G.:4.3 ~ 4.45
Cleavage: Perfect Rhombic
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.85         D.R.: 0.230     
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
194、304、730、1092(cm-1)


B51

Species : Sphalerite      
Chemical Formula :     ZnS   
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification: Sulfide
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4      S.G.:3.9 ~ 4.1
Cleavage: Perfect    
R.I.: 2.36 ~ 2.37        D.R.: None
Crystal System: Isometric
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
349、396、421、669(cm-1)


B52

Species : Sphene       
Chemical Formula :     CaTiSiO5   
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5 ~ 5.5      S.G.:3.45 ~ 3.55
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.84 ~ 2.03        D.R.: 0.120
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
315、332、422、466、545、610、855(cm-1)


B53 - a

Species : Staurolite        
Chemical Formula :  
(Fe, Mg, Zn)2Al9(Si, Al)4O22(OH)2   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5      S.G.:3.65 ~ 3.83
Cleavage: Perfect       
R.I.: 1.74 ~ 1.75        D.R.: 0.013
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
303、443、936(cm-1)


B53 - b

Species : Staurolite        
Chemical Formula :  
(Fe, Mg, Zn)2Al9(Si, Al)4O22(OH)2   
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5      S.G.:3.65 ~ 3.83
Cleavage: Perfect       
R.I.: 1.74 ~ 1.75        D.R.: 0.013
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Uneven to Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
303、443、936(cm-1)


B55

Species : Sugilite       
Chemical Formula :   KNa2(Fe,Mn,Al)2Li3Si12O30   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5 ~ 6.5    S.G.:2.7 ~ 2.8
Cleavage: None
R.I.: 1.60                    D.R.: 0.003
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
277、333、444、1004、1137(cm-1) 


C22

Species : Siderite       
Chemical Formula :     FeCO3   
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Carbonate
Hardness:4              S.G.:3.96
Cleavage: Perfect Rhombic
R.I.: 1.51 ~ 1.70       D.R.: 0.39
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
288、486、726、1087(cm-1)


C23

Species : Sapphirine       
Chemical Formula :  
(Mg,Al)8(Al,Si)6O20
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7.5          S.G.:3.40 ~ 3.50
Cleavage: Poor         
R.I.: 1.70 ~ 1.73       D.R.: 0.033
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal、Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
468、497、565、588、685、912(cm-1)


C24

Species :  Syn. moissanite       
Chemical Formula :     SiC  
Identification Characteristics :
Classification: None
Hardness:9.5          S.G.:3.96
Cleavage: None          
R.I.: 2.65 ~ 2.69      D.R.: 0.043
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
765、787、966(cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


A55 - a

Species : Topaz     
Chemical Formula :   Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:8             S.G.:3.49 ~ 3.57
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.63      D.R.: 0.010     
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Subconchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
294、325、353、391、416、441、 520、585、706、977、1019、1072  (cm-1) 


A55 - b

Species : Topaz     
Chemical Formula :   Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:8             S.G.:3.49 ~ 3.57
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.63      D.R.: 0.010     
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Subconchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
294、325、353、391、416、441、 520、585、706、977、1019、1072  (cm-1) 


A55 - c

Species : Topaz     
Chemical Formula :   Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:8             S.G.:3.49 ~ 3.57
Cleavage: Perfect   
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.63      D.R.: 0.010     
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Subconchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
294、325、353、391、416、441、 520、585、706、977、1019、1072  (cm-1) 


A57 - a

Species : Tourmaline      
Chemical Formula :     Na(Mg,Fe,Li,Mn,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH,F)4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5         S.G.:3.0 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Imperfect     
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.018
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
370、405、507、634、704、751、 1058、
1087 (cm-1)  


A57 - b

Species : Tourmaline      
Chemical Formula :     Na(Mg,Fe,Li,Mn,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH,F)4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5         S.G.:3.0 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Imperfect     
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.018
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
370、405、507、634、704、751、 1058、
1087 (cm-1)  


A57 - c

Species : Tourmaline      
Chemical Formula :     Na(Mg,Fe,Li,Mn,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH,F)4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5         S.G.:3.0 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Imperfect     
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.018
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
370、405、507、634、704、751、 1058、
1087 (cm-1)  


A57 - d

Species : Tourmaline      
Chemical Formula :     Na(Mg,Fe,Li,Mn,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH,F)4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5         S.G.:3.0 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Imperfect     
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.018
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
370、405、507、634、704、751、 1058、
1087 (cm-1)  


A57 - e

Species : Tourmaline      
Chemical Formula :     Na(Mg,Fe,Li,Mn,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH,F)4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5         S.G.:3.0 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Imperfect     
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.018
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
370、405、507、634、704、751、 1058、
1087 (cm-1)  


A57 - f

Species : Tourmaline      
Chemical Formula :     Na(Mg,Fe,Li,Mn,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH,F)4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5         S.G.:3.0 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Imperfect     
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.018
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
370、405、507、634、704、751、 1058、
1087 (cm-1)  


A57 - g

Species : Tourmaline      
Chemical Formula :     Na(Mg,Fe,Li,Mn,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH,F)4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5         S.G.:3.0 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Imperfect     
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.018
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
370、405、507、634、704、751、 1058、
1087 (cm-1)  


A57 - h

Species : Tourmaline      
Chemical Formula :     Na(Mg,Fe,Li,Mn,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH,F)4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5         S.G.:3.0 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Imperfect     
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.018
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
370、405、507、634、704、751、 1058、
1087 (cm-1)  


A57 - i

Species : Tourmaline      
Chemical Formula :     Na(Mg,Fe,Li,Mn,Al)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH,F)4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7 ~ 7.5         S.G.:3.0 ~ 3.2
Cleavage: Imperfect     
R.I.: 1.62 ~ 1.64           D.R.: 0.018
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
370、405、507、634、704、751、 1058、
1087 (cm-1)  


A58 - a

Species : Turquoise  
Chemical Formula :     CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8‧4H2O
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5 ~ 6      S.G.:2.6 ~ 2.8
Cleavage: Good     
R.I.: 1.61 ~ 1.65      D.R.: 0.040
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
330、418、641、816、1040 (cm-1)   


A58 - b

Species : Turquoise  
Chemical Formula :     CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8‧4H2O
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5 ~ 6      S.G.:2.6 ~ 2.8
Cleavage: Good     
R.I.: 1.61 ~ 1.65      D.R.: 0.040
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
330、418、641、816、1040 (cm-1)   


A58 - c

Species : Turquoise  
Chemical Formula :     CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8‧4H2O
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:5 ~ 6      S.G.:2.6 ~ 2.8
Cleavage: Good     
R.I.: 1.61 ~ 1.65      D.R.: 0.040
Crystal System: Triclinic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
330、418、641、816、1040 (cm-1)   


B58

Species : Tugtupite        
Chemical Formula :  Na4AlBeSi4O12Cl   
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:4                 S.G.:2.36
Cleavage: Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.49 ~ 1.50           D.R.: 0.006
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
269、288、324、388、439、 461、509、554、630、1051、1129 (cm-1)

Gemstone ID - 532 nm


B60 - a

Species : Variscite        
Chemical Formula :   Al(PO4)‧2H2O   
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4.5    S.G.:2.6 ~ 2.9
Cleavage: Perfect     
R.I.: 1.56 ~ 1.59          D.R.: 0.031    
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal to Splintery
Spectral Characteristics: 
227、417、436、1027、1077(cm-1)


B60 - b

Species : Variscite        
Chemical Formula :   Al(PO4)‧2H2O   
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification: Phosphate
Hardness:3.5 ~ 4.5    S.G.:2.6 ~ 2.9
Cleavage: Perfect     
R.I.: 1.56 ~ 1.59          D.R.: 0.031    
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal to Splintery
Spectral Characteristics: 
227、417、436、1027、1077(cm-1)


C25 - a

Species : Vanadinite       
Chemical Formula :     Pb5(VO4)3Cl   
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Vanadate
Hardness:3            S.G.:6.88
Cleavage: None         
R.I.: 2.35 ~ 2.42     D.R.: 0.066
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
288、319、361、790、825 (cm-1)


C25 - b

Species : Vanadinite       
Chemical Formula :     Pb5(VO4)3Cl   
Identification Characteristics :     
Classification: Vanadate
Hardness:3            S.G.:6.88
Cleavage: None         
R.I.: 2.35 ~ 2.42     D.R.: 0.066
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
288、319、361、790、825 (cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


B61

Species : Willemite        
Chemical Formula :     Zn2SiO4   
Identification Characteristics :   
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:5.5          S.G.:3.89 ~ 4.19
Cleavage:  Basal
R.I.: 1.69 ~ 1.72       D.R.: 0.028         
Crystal System: Trigonal
Fracture: Uneven
Spectral Characteristics: 
869、907(cm-1)


B62 - a

Species : Wulfenite       
Chemical Formula :     PbMoO4  
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Molybdate
Hardness:2.5 ~ 3      S.G.:6.5 ~ 7.0
Cleavage: Perfect Pyramidal
R.I.: 2.28 ~ 2.41         D.R.: 0.122
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
316、349、744、767、869(cm-1)


B62 - b

Species : Wulfenite       
Chemical Formula :     PbMoO4  
Identification Characteristics : 
Classification: Molybdate
Hardness:2.5 ~ 3      S.G.:6.5 ~ 7.0
Cleavage: Perfect Pyramidal
R.I.: 2.28 ~ 2.41         D.R.: 0.122
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
316、349、744、767、869(cm-1)


Gemstone ID - 532 nm


A60 - a

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Species : Zircon   
Chemical Formula :      ZrSiO4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7.5               S.G.:4.6 ~ 4.7
Cleavage: Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.93 ~ 1.98           D.R.: 0.059
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
355、437、973、1007、1260、1382 (cm-1)
                    


A60 - b

Species : Zircon   
Chemical Formula :      ZrSiO4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7.5               S.G.:4.6 ~ 4.7
Cleavage: Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.93 ~ 1.98           D.R.: 0.059
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
355、437、973、1007、1260、1382 (cm-1)       


A60 - c

Species : Zircon   
Chemical Formula :      ZrSiO4
Identification Characteristics :  
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:7.5               S.G.:4.6 ~ 4.7
Cleavage: Imperfect  
R.I.: 1.93 ~ 1.98           D.R.: 0.059
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
355、437、973、1007、1260、1382 (cm-1)                 


A61 - a

Species : Zoisite    
Chemical Formula :  Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) 
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7    S.G.:3.55
Cleavage: Perfect     
R.I.: 1.69 ~ 1.70      D.R.: 0.010
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
337、395、493、573、678、873、927、983、1073、1093 (cm-1)


A61- b

Species : Zoisite    
Chemical Formula :  Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) 
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7    S.G.:3.55
Cleavage: Perfect     
R.I.: 1.69 ~ 1.70      D.R.: 0.010
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
337、395、493、573、678、873、927、983、1073、1093 (cm-1)


A61 - c

Species : Zoisite    
Chemical Formula :  Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) 
Identification Characteristics :
Classification:  Silicate
Hardness:6.5 ~ 7    S.G.:3.55
Cleavage: Perfect     
R.I.: 1.69 ~ 1.70      D.R.: 0.010
Crystal System:  Orthorhombic
Fracture: Uneven to Conchoidal
Spectral Characteristics: 
337、395、493、573、678、873、927、983、1073、1093 (cm-1)