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Holmquistite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Holmquistite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{210} Perfect   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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