Weloganite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Weloganite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.222.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi₃O₈

Weloganite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Weloganite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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