Charlesite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Charlesite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Charlesite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Charlesite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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