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Amazonite and Triplite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.85-3.94
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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