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Hercynite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi3O8

Hercynite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Hercynite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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