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Blue quartz and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Blue quartz 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 with dumortierite  
KAlSi3O8  

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Blue quartz and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Blue quartz and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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