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Amber and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  

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Amber and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Chrysoprase 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 Amber and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Amber and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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