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Amazonite and Sapphire Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.95-4.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None, but may exhibit parting

Mohs Hardness

6-6.59
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
Al 2 O 3

Amazonite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Amazonite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.