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Amazonite and Charoite 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
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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