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Montebrasite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
KAlSi3O8   

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Montebrasite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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