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Chrysoprase and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Villiaumite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.79   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chrysoprase and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.

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