Amethyst and Sulfur Physical Properties

Amethyst

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in common solvents

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Not Available

Amethyst and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO₂

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Amethyst and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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