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Amethyst and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Amethyst and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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