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Helenite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Helenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
KAlSi3O8  

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Helenite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Helenite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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