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Chrysoprase and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
4.014   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4-5   

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

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Chrysoprase and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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