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Chrysoprase and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.32   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
Not Available   

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Chrysoprase and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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