Amazonite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

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