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Andalusite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi3O8  

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Andalusite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andalusite 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 Andalusite and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Andalusite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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