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Amethyst and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Amethyst and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
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Amethyst and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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