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Chalcedony and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi3O8

Chalcedony and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Amazonite 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 Chalcedony and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Chalcedony and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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