Chrysoprase and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Perfect {10 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(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.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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 and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.