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Piemontite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Piemontite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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