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Amethyst

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Amethyst and Fluorite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in common solvents
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.653.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

74
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
CaF2

Amethyst and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Amethyst and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.