Chrysoprase and Andalusite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Andalusite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643.05-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on {110}, poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysoprase and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.