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Amazonite and Coral Physical Properties


Coral and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.60-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Amazonite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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