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Chlorite group and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAlSi3O8

Chlorite group and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Amazonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Chlorite group and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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