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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.12.55-2.57
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.06-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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KAlSi3O8

Zinnwaldite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Zinnwaldite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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