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Amazonite and Rhodizite 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
3.34-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.

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