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Amazonite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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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.

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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.

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