Amazonite and Chromite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
4.5-4.8
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5.5
  
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.