Proustite and Amethyst Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.51-5.64
2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Proustite and Amethyst Chemical Formula
While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Amethyst chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
Proustite and Amethyst Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Proustite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Proustite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Proustite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.