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Chrysoprase and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Manganaxinite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.314   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
Not Available   

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Chrysoprase and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.

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