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Amazonite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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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.

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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.

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