Chrysoprase and Anorthite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.77
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
None
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoprase and Anorthite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoprase and Anorthite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.