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Vlasovite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
KAlSi3O8  

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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.

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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.

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