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Poldervaartite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi3O8

Poldervaartite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Poldervaartite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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