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Amethyst and Hyacinth Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amethyst and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amethyst and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.