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Ekanite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Ekanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{101} Distinct  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
KAlSi3O8  

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Ekanite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Ekanite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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