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Amethyst and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Amethyst and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Amethyst and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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