Amazonite and Sapphirine Physical Properties

Amazonite

Sapphirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.40-3.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amazonite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.