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Amazonite and Gaspite Physical Properties


Gaspite 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   
3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
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Amazonite and Gaspite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Gaspite 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 Gaspite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Gaspite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Gaspite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Gaspite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.21 whereas that of Gaspite is 3.21.

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