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Gaspeite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
SiO2   

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Gaspeite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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