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Thulite and Amazonite Physical Properties

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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
3.12.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
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
6-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
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

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.