Holmquistite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Holmquistite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.95-3.132.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{210} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

KAlSi₃O₈

Holmquistite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Holmquistite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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