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Amazonite and Foitite Physical Properties

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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
3.17
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.

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