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Shungite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
C  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  

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Shungite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Shungite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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