Amethyst and Lepidolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.80-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{001} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Amethyst and Lepidolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Amethyst and Lepidolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.