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Amazonite and Sugilite 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
2.69-2.79
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
Poor on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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