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Uvite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Uvite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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