Allanite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Allanite

Chrysoprase

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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

3.40-4.20

2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Allanite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Allanite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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