Amazonite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
3.95-4.03
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
9
  
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.