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Chrysoprase and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Splintery   

Cleavage
None   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chrysoprase and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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