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Amazonite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.75-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Granular  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
no true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
CaCO3  

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Amazonite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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