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Amazonite and Goldstone Physical Properties


Goldstone and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
2.50-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Au   

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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.

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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.

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