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Chrysoprase and Petoskey Stone Physical Properties


Petoskey Stone and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


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)   
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Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
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Optical Properties >>
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Chrysoprase and Petoskey Stone Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Petoskey Stone 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 Petoskey Stone chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Petoskey Stone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Petoskey Stone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Petoskey Stone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is Not Available whereas that of Petoskey Stone is Not Available.

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