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Chrysoprase and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Chrysoprase and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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