Girasol and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
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.