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Sellaite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Sellaite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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