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Chrysoprase and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Chrysoprase and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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