Amazonite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Ettringite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.571.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Compare Gems for Virgo

Amazonite Vs Variscite

Amazonite Vs Zircon

Amazonite Vs Tanzanite

Amazonite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.