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Amazonite Vs Chromite


Chromite Vs Amazonite


Astrology

Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil  
Southern and central Africa  

Color
Green, White, Blue  
Black, Brownish, Brown  

Streak
White  
Brown  

For which Rashi?
Virgo  
-  

Planet
Saturn  
-  

Element of Planets
Earth  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
-  

Ring Metal
-  
-  

Deities
Artemis  
-  

Not to wear with
-  
-  

Powers
-  
-  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
-  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
Uneven  
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  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
none.  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.04  
39

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque  
-  

Refractive Index
1.522-1.530  
2.08-2.16  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Triclinic  
Isometric  

Birefringence
0.008-0.010  
-9999  

Clarity
Translucent  
-  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus  
-  

Cardiovascular
-  
-  

Respiratory
Good  
Poor  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
-  

Digestive
-  
-  

Psychology
Harmony  
Vitality  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Harmony  
Protection  

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Amazonite Vs Chromite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Amazonite and Chromite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Amazonite Vs Chromite fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Amazonite is Uneven. Chromite fracture is Uneven.

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Amazonite Vs Chromite Luster

A primary knowledge about Amazonite vs Chromite luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria. Amazonite exhibits Vitreous luster.

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