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Amethyst and Chambersite 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amethyst and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amethyst and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.