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Chrysoprase and Andradite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoprase and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoprase and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.