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Amethyst and Foitite 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
2.65
3.17
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amethyst and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amethyst and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.

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