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Paraiba and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Paraiba Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.13  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
KAlSi3O8  

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Paraiba and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Paraiba and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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