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Amazonite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.

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