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Amazonite and Hibschite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.55-2.57
Uneven
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
6-6.5
KAlSi3O8
 
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3.05-3.08
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
None
6.5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Hibschite Specific Gravity

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