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Amazonite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.51-2.63
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Fibrous

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect basal

Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amazonite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amazonite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.