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Sogdianite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Sogdianite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Sogdianite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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