Amethyst and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
[10 1 1] perfect
Chemical Composition
SiO2
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.