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Amazonite and Crocoite 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
2.55-2.57
5.90-6.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Crocoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.

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