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Amazonite and Adamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.574.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Amazonite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Adamite 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 Amazonite and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Amazonite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.