Amethyst and Williamsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.51-2.63
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Amethyst and Williamsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Amethyst and Williamsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.