Amethyst and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
3.95-4.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Sphalerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Sphalerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.