Amethyst and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Amethyst

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in common solvents

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

72.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amethyst and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Amethyst and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.