Musgravite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.682.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

KAlSi₃O₈

Musgravite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Musgravite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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