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Amethyst

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Amethyst and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in common solvents
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.65-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
None

Mohs Hardness

73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Amethyst and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Amethyst and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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