Amazonite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Pyrrhotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.574.58-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.