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Amazonite and Eosphorite 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
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.