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Amazonite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
MgAl2O4

Amazonite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Amazonite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.