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Villiaumite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Villiaumite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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