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Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase

Agate Opal
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Chrysoprase and Agate Opal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.58-2.64
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None
6.5-7
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
 
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1.98-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chrysoprase and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Agate Opal 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 Chrysoprase and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase Vs Agate Opal during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is whereas that of Agate Opal is .