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Amazonite and Starlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.91-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.