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Chrysoprase and Mimetite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.58-2.64
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None
6.5-7
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
 
Brittle
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7.10
Conchoidal
[10 1 1] Imperfect
3.5
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Mimetite Specific Gravity

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