Thulite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Thulite

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

3.1

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

KAlSi₃O₈

Thulite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Thulite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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