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Amazonite and Moldavite 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
2.55-2.572.32-2.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, 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
6-6.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amazonite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amazonite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.