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Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase

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Chrysoprase and Magnesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Effervesces in hot HCl

Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.92-3.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
[10 1 1] perfect

Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.