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Amethyst and Siderite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.83-3.89
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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