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Amazonite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
SiO2   

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Amazonite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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