Amazonite and Selenite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Selenite

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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

2.55-2.57Not Available

1 7.18

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

6-6.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.