Amazonite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.57Not Available

1 7.18

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

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

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.

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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.