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Amazonite and Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.572.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
SiO2

Amazonite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Amazonite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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