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Amazonite and Ulexite Physical Properties

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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
2.55-2.57
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.