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Chrysoprase and Ekanite Physical Properties


Ekanite 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   
3.28-3.32   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
{101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Chrysoprase and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.

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