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Amazonite and Serendibite 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
3.43-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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