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Amazonite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.63-3.79  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Amazonite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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