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Amethyst and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Amethyst and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
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Amethyst and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.

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