Amazonite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

CaF₂

Amazonite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Amazonite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.