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Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase

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Chrysoprase and Anglesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.58-2.646.30-6.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
[001] good, [210] distinct

Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.