Amazonite and Taaffeite 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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.60-3.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Imperfect/fair/absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.58-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amazonite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Amazonite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.