Amethyst and Clinochlore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.60-3.02
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Amethyst and Clinochlore Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Amethyst and Clinochlore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.