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Zinnwaldite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
7  

Chemical Composition
-  
SiO2  

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Zinnwaldite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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