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Flint and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

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

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Flint and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Flint and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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