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Girasol and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Girasol Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Girasol and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol 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 Girasol and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Girasol and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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