Amazonite and Indicolite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Indicolite

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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

2.55-2.57Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Indicolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Indicolite 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 Indicolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Indicolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Indicolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Indicolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is Not Available whereas that of Indicolite is Not Available.