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Amethyst and Nickeline 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
2.65Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Not Available

Amethyst and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
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Amethyst and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.