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Sugilite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi3O8  

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Sugilite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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