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Amazonite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Amazonite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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