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Amethyst and Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.20-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Amethyst and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Amethyst and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.