Home
Gemstones


Amazonite and Parisite Physical Properties


Parisite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
4.33-4.42  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Amazonite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Virgo

Amazonite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.

Gems for Virgo

Gems for Virgo


Compare Gems for Virgo