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Amethyst and Apophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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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
2.652.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.