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Gaspite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Gaspite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.21  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7  

Chemical Composition
MnAsO4  
SiO2  

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Gaspite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Gaspite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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