Amazonite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Hardystonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.396-3.443

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Amazonite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.