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Williamsite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Williamsite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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