Amazonite and Bronzite Physical Properties

Amazonite

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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

2.55-2.573.35

1 7.18

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

6-6.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Amazonite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.