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Amethyst and Simpsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.

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