Gaspeite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.712.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

KAlSi₃O₈

Gaspeite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Gaspeite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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