Amethyst | |
Chemical Formula |
SiO2 |
Species |
Silicates |
Mohs Scale |
7 |
Specific Gravity |
2.65 |
Color |
Purple, Purple |
Streak |
White |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Refractive Index |
nω = 1.543–1.553 nε = 1.552–1.554 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent to translucent |
Cleavage |
None |
Fracture |
Conchoidal |
Crystal Habit:6-sided prism ending in 6-sided pyramid (typical) |