Chrysoprase and Beudantite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Beudantite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.644.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

distinct; good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Chrysoprase and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

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Chrysoprase and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.