Amethyst and Topazolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.70-4.10
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Amethyst and Topazolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Amethyst and Topazolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.