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Amazonite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Amazonite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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