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Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.28-3.335   

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

Cleavage
None   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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