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Amazonite and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Leucophanite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
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Amazonite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity

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

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