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Chrysoprase and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.32   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chrysoprase and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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