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Chrysoprase and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite 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   
2.91   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Chrysoprase and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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