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Amethyst and Willemite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.89-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.