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Amethyst and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2

Amethyst and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Amethyst and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.