Schultenite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Schultenite

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

5.943-6.072.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Schultenite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Schultenite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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