Prismatine and Amazonite Physical Properties

Prismatine

Amazonite

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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

3.342.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Prismatine and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Prismatine and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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