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Xonotlite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
2.58-2.64   

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

Cleavage
{???} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Xonotlite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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