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Nepouite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

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

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Nepouite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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