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Amazonite and Matrix Opal 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
2.55-2.57
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
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Amazonite and Matrix Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
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Amazonite and Matrix Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Matrix Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Matrix Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Matrix Opal is 1.98-2.50.