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Chrysoprase and Proustite Physical Properties


Proustite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
5.51-5.64   

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

Cleavage
None   
Distinct on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chrysoprase and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.

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