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Amethyst and Fibrolite 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
2.653.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.