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Amazonite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Charlesite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
1.79  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect on {10bar10}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  

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Amazonite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.

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