Ivory and Amazonite Physical Properties

Ivory

Amazonite

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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

1.70-2.002.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Ivory and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Ivory and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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