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Amazonite and Cymophane 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
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amazonite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amazonite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.

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