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Amethyst and Phlogopite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Tough
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.78-2.85
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
None, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect basal (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Amethyst and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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