Leucophanite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Leucophanite

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

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2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Leucophanite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Leucophanite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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