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Amazonite and Hibschite Physical Properties


Hibschite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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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 and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.

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