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Chlorastrolite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Granular   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Chlorastrolite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Chlorastrolite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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