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Amazonite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
SiO2  

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Amazonite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Chalcedony 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 Amazonite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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