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Magnetite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Magnetite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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