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Amazonite and Jet Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.571.19-1.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None

Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
C

Amazonite and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Jet- C

Amazonite and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.