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Adularia and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.612.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Adularia and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia 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 Adularia and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Adularia and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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