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Amazonite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Amazonite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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