Chiastolite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
  
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
5-5.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
KAlSi3O8
  
Chiastolite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Chiastolite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.