Chrysoprase and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
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Chrysoprase and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
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Chrysoprase and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.