Amazonite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Schorlomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amazonite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.