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Chrysoprase and Agrellite Physical Properties


Agrellite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.88   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
NaCa2Si4O10F   

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Chrysoprase and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Agrellite 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 Agrellite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.

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