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Amazonite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.65-4.55   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

Optical Properties >>
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Amazonite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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