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Amazonite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.3-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Amazonite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Amazonite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.

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