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Amazonite and Musgravite 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
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.