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Amethyst and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Amethyst and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Amethyst and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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