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Amazonite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Hessonite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Amazonite and Hessonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Hessonite 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 chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Hessonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Hessonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Hessonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Hessonite is 3.55-3.73.

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