Sulfur and Amazonite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi₃O₈

Sulfur and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Sulfur and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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