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Amazonite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.57
2.91
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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