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Amazonite

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Amazonite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Amazonite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Amazonite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.