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Amethyst and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Amethyst and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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