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Hauyne and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Hauyne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   
SiO2   

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Hauyne and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Hauyne and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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