Chrysoprase and Analcime Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.24-2.29
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Very poor [100]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoprase and Analcime Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoprase and Analcime Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.