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Chrysoprase and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chrysoprase and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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