Amethyst and Anatase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
3.82-3.97
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Chemical Composition
SiO2
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Anatase Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Anatase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.