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Andean Opal and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Andean Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2·nH2O  
KAlSi3O8  

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Andean Opal and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Andean Opal and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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