Vlasovite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi₃O₈

Vlasovite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Vlasovite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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