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Amethyst and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.50-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Aegirine 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 Amethyst and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.