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Chrysoprase and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Chrysoprase and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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