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Chrysoprase and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties


Riesling Beryl and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.66-2.86   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.   

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Chrysoprase and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.

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