Tinaksite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

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

2.822.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Tinaksite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Tinaksite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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