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Amethyst and Amazonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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insoluble in common solvents
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2.65
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Indiscernible
7
SiO2
 
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2.55-2.57
Uneven
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
6-6.5
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.

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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 Vs Amazonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is whereas that of Amazonite is .