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Amethyst and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Tinaksite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.82   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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