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Amethyst and Tinaksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.82
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Amethyst and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.