Goldstone and Amazonite Physical Properties

Goldstone

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.80

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Goldstone and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Goldstone and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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