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Chambersite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Chambersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Chambersite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite and Amethyst 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 Chambersite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Chambersite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chambersite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chambersite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chambersite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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