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Chrysoprase and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite 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   
2.54-2.78   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chrysoprase and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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