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Amazonite and Andalusite 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
2.55-2.573.05-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.