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Amethyst and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.655.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.