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Amethyst and Analcime Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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