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Amethyst and Faustite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amethyst and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amethyst and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.