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Amazonite and Hessonite Garnet Physical Properties


Hessonite Garnet and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Amazonite and Hessonite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Hessonite Garnet 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 Hessonite Garnet chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Hessonite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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