Ammolite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi₃O₈

Ammolite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Amazonite 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 Ammolite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Ammolite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.