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Demantoid and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KAlSi3O8  

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Demantoid and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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