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Amazonite and Fibrolite 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
2.55-2.573.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amazonite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amazonite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.