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Amazonite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.77-3.95  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Amazonite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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