Amethyst and Kyanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.53-3.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Not Available
  
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.