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Kashmir sapphire and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.65   

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

Cleavage
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Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
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7   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2   

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Kashmir sapphire and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Kashmir sapphire and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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