Chrysoprase and Antigorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.58-2.80
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysoprase and Antigorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysoprase and Antigorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.