Achroite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Achroite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.402.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Achroite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Achroite 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 Achroite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Achroite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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