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Diamond and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
10  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
C  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  

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Diamond and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Diamond and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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