Amazonite and Rossmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
  
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Amazonite and Rossmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Amazonite and Rossmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.