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Amazonite and Gahnite 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
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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