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Amazonite and Umbalite 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
2.55-2.573.62-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amazonite and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amazonite and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.