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Hiddenite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
SiO2   

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Hiddenite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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