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Amethyst and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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