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Amazonite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amazonite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amazonite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.