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Chrysoprase and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Chrysoprase and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Chrysoprase and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.

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