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Amazonite and Adularia Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.57
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Adularia 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 Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.

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