Amazonite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Tinzenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.355-3.433

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Good, {???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Amazonite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.