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Chrysoprase and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Chrysoprase and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Chrysoprase and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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