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Chrysoprase and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.06   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Chrysoprase and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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