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Amazonite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Uneven  
Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5-4.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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