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Amazonite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5-6.5  

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

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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.

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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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