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Chrysoprase and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Chrysoprase and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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