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Amazonite and Sphene Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.57-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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Mohs Hardness

6-6.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
CaTiSiO5

Amazonite and Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Sphene- CaTiSiO5

Amazonite and Sphene Specific Gravity

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