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Chrysoprase and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Chrysoprase and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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