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Amazonite and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.05-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Amazonite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Amazonite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.