Chrysoprase and Catapleiite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.72
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoprase and Catapleiite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoprase and Catapleiite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.