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Clinohedrite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Clinohedrite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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