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Amazonite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.98-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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