Tortoiseshell and Amazonite Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

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

1.25-1.352.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Tortoiseshell and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Tortoiseshell and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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