Amazonite and Nepouite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Nepouite

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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

2.55-2.573.18-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Nepouite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Nepouite 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 Nepouite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Nepouite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Nepouite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Nepouite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.18-3.24 whereas that of Nepouite is 3.18-3.24.