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Sussexite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6.5-7   

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

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Sussexite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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