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Thaumasite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.91
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Thaumasite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Thaumasite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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