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Amethyst and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
7   
10   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
C   

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Amethyst and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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