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Amethyst and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.17
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
7
2.0-2.5
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

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.

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