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Amethyst and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Amethyst and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Amethyst and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.