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Amazonite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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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