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Agate and Amazonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi3O8

Agate and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Amazonite 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 Agate and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Agate and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.