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Amethyst and Coral Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.60-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.