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Schultenite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Schultenite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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