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Amethyst and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.