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Hyalite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Hyalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
SiO2   

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Hyalite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Hyalite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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