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Amazonite and Danburite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.572.97-3.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.