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Amethyst and Hauyne Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.4-2.5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Amethyst and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Amethyst and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.

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