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Amazonite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Amazonite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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