Amazonite and Steatite Physical Properties

Amazonite

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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

2.55-2.572.20-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amazonite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Amazonite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.