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Amazonite and Chromite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Fe++Cr2O4

Amazonite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Amazonite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.