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Amazonite and Augelite 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
2.70-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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