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Bort and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.55-2.57   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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

Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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KAlSi3O8   

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Bort and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Bort and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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