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Amazonite and Clinohedrite 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
2.55-2.573.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.