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Chrysoprase and Painite Physical Properties


Painite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
4.00-4.03   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chrysoprase and Painite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Painite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.

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