Amazonite and Hureaulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
3.19
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
{???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
  
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Amazonite and Hureaulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite and Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Amazonite and Hureaulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Hureaulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Hureaulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.19 whereas that of Hureaulite is 3.19.