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Amazonite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Amazonite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Amazonite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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