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Amazonite and Anglesite 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
2.55-2.576.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.