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Amazonite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.84  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
none, may show indistinct parting  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  

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Amazonite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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