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Amethyst and Inderite 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
2.65
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amethyst and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amethyst and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.

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