Amazonite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Weloganite

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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

2.55-2.573.20-3.22

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

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.