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Amethyst and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside 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   
3.79-3.94   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Lamellar, Splintery   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7   
4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Amethyst and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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