Amazonite and Quartz 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, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7
  
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.