Rosasite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Rosasite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in cold

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4-4.2

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi₃O₈

Rosasite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Rosasite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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