×

Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase

Afghanite
Afghanite



ADD
Compare
X
Chrysoprase
X
Afghanite

Chrysoprase and Afghanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
-
-
-
2.58-2.64
-
None
6.5-7
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
 
-
-
-
2.55-2.65
Conchoidal
Perfect {10 1 0}
5.5-6
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoprase and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.

    >>

Chrysoprase and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase Vs Afghanite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is whereas that of Afghanite is .