Aventurine and Amazonite Physical Properties

Aventurine

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.692.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

KAlSi₃O₈

Aventurine and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Aventurine and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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