Amazonite and Willemite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Willemite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.89-4.18

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amazonite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.