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Amethyst and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.

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