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Amethyst and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi3O8

Amethyst and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Amethyst and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.