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Amazonite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Goshenite 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   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Amazonite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.

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