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Villiaumite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KAlSi3O8   

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Villiaumite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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