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Amethyst and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Amethyst and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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