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Amethyst and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amethyst and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amethyst and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.