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Amethyst and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
78.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
BeAl 2 O 4

Amethyst and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Amethyst and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.