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Amethyst and Goshenite 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
2.652.60-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be3Al2SiO6

Amethyst and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Amethyst and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.