Amazonite and Omphacite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.16-3.43
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{110} Good, {110} Good
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Amazonite and Omphacite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Amazonite and Omphacite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.