Ametrine and Hercynite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
4.39
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Ametrine and Hercynite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ametrine and Hercynite 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 Ametrine and Hercynite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ametrine and Hercynite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ametrine and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ametrine and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ametrine is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.