Piemontite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Piemontite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi₃O₈

Piemontite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Piemontite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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