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Amazonite and Shortite 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
2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Shortite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Shortite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Shortite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Shortite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.61 whereas that of Shortite is 2.61.

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