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Alabaster and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Alabaster and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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