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Amethyst and Anglesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.656.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.