Amethyst and Scorodite 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)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Not Available
  
Amethyst and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
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Amethyst and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.