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Amazonite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Amazonite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Chrome-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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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