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Hypersthene and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Hypersthene and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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