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Amazonite and Natrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.20-2.26
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.

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