Amazonite and Beudantite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
4.48
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
distinct; good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
  
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  
Amazonite and Beudantite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Amazonite and Beudantite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.