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Amazonite and Feldspar 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
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
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Amazonite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
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Amazonite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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