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Chrysoprase and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
2  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  
PbWO4  

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Chrysoprase and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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