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Clinochlore and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Clinochlore and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Chrysoprase 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 Clinochlore and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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