Jacinth and Amazonite Physical Properties

Jacinth

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

Not Available2.55-2.57

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

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Jacinth and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Jacinth and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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