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Amethyst and Moldavite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.32-2.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amethyst and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amethyst and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.