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Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase

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Chrysoprase and Californite 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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3.32-3.47
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None
-9999
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Californite Specific Gravity

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