Chrysoprase and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
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Chrysoprase and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
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Chrysoprase and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.