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Amazonite and Inderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.

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