Amethyst and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.71
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Amethyst and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Amethyst and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.