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Chrysoprase and Baryte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
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Chrysoprase and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
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Chrysoprase and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.