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Amazonite and Periclase 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
3.7-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.

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