Amethyst and Halite Physical Properties

Amethyst

Halite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in common solvents

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

72.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

NaCl

Amethyst and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Amethyst Vs Jade

Amethyst Vs Moonstone

Amethyst Vs Jasper

Amethyst and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.