Legrandite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Legrandite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.98-4.04

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect, poor one {100}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

KAlSi₃O₈

Legrandite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Legrandite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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