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Amethyst and Feldspar 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
2.652.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Amethyst and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
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Amethyst and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.