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Amethyst and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
LiAlSi2O6  

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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.

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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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