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Amazonite and Binghamite 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
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amazonite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amazonite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.