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Sonolite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Sonolite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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