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Amethyst and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Amethyst and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.

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