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Amazonite and Girasol Physical Properties


Girasol and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Amazonite and Girasol Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Girasol Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.

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