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Amazonite and Idocrase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.57-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2

Amazonite and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Idocrase- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2

Amazonite and Idocrase Specific Gravity

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