Chrysotile and Amethyst Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Amethyst

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

insoluble in common solvents

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

SiO₂

Chrysotile and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Amethyst chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO₂

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Chrysotile and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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