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Sogdianite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{0001} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Sogdianite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Sogdianite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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