Amazonite and Hercynite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Hercynite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.574.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amazonite and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Amazonite and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.