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Amethyst and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Amethyst and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Pietersite Specific Gravity

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

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