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Amazonite and Lepidolite 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
2.55-2.572.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.