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Clinohedrite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.3352.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Clinohedrite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Clinohedrite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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