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Herderite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Herderite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Herderite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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