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Amazonite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Elastic
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.9-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect basal {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
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Amazonite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
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Amazonite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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