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Amethyst and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Amethyst and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Amethyst and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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