Chrysoprase and Augite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
• Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrysoprase and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.