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Amazonite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Vlasovite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
2.97   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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