Amazonite and Augelite Physical Properties

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.70-2.75

1 7.18

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

6-6.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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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.