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Leucophanite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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2.65   

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

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
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7   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2   

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Leucophanite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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