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Chalcedony and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Chalcedony and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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