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Amethyst and Colemanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.40-2.42
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.