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Chrysoprase and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Aegirine 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 Chrysoprase and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.