Amethyst and Vlasovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
  
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.97
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Distinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Not Available
  
Amethyst and Vlasovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
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Amethyst and Vlasovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.