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Amazonite and Calcite Satin Spar 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
2.55-2.572.67-2.73
Amber
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
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.