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Californite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Californite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Californite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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