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Amazonite and Stichtite 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
2.55-2.57
2.11-2.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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