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Amazonite and Marialite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.572.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.