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Mottramite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None observed   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Mottramite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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