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Amazonite and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.97-3.14  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{1011} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Amazonite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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