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Amazonite and Powellite 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
4.23
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{111} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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