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Mottramite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
None observed   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Mottramite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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