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Jet and Amazonite Physical Properties


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Amazonite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
KAlSi3O8  

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Jet and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Jet and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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