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Amethyst and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amethyst and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amethyst and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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