Amazonite and Goldstone Physical Properties

Amazonite

Goldstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.50-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Amazonite and Goldstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Goldstone 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 Goldstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au

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Amazonite and Goldstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Goldstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Goldstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Goldstone is 2.50-2.80.