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Amazonite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.

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