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Chrysoprase and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
4.5-4.8   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
None, parting may develop along {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
Fe++Cr2O4   

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Chrysoprase and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.

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