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Vanadinite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
2.58-2.64   

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

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Vanadinite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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