Elaeolite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Elaeolite

Amazonite

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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

2.55-2.67

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Elaeolite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Elaeolite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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