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Edenite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
SiO2   

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Edenite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Edenite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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