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Sapphire and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Sapphire and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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