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Amethyst and Chlorite group 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.6-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect 001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Amethyst and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
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Amethyst and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.