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Euclase and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Euclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi3O8  

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Euclase and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Euclase and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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