Chrysoprase and Leucophanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
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Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
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Chrysoprase and Leucophanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
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Chrysoprase and Leucophanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.