Allanite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Allanite

Amazonite

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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

3.40-4.202.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Allanite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Allanite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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