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Amazonite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Amazonite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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