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Amazonite and Tanzanite 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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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Amazonite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Amazonite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.