Sogdianite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Sogdianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.902.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

KAlSi₃O₈

Sogdianite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Sogdianite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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