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Amethyst and Hiddenite 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
2.65
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
LiAlSi2O6

Amethyst and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Amethyst and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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