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