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Chromite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
KAlSi3O8  

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Chromite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

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

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