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Amazonite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.1   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Amazonite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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