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Amazonite and Shigaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.32
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
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Amazonite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
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Amazonite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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