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Amazonite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Tough
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.20-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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