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Amazonite and Apophyllite 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
2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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