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Amazonite and Esperite 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
4.28-4.42
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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