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Amethyst and Hibschite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amethyst and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amethyst and Hibschite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.

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