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Chrysoprase and Gahnite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.58-2.64
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None
6.5-7
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
 
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4.00-4.62
Conchoidal, Uneven
Indistinct parting on [111]
7.5-8
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysoprase and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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