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Pearl and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
none   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KAlSi3O8   

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Pearl and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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