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Amethyst and Sard Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.58-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.

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