Amazonite and Thomsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.25-2.40
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amazonite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amazonite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.