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Chrysoprase and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.06-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoprase and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoprase and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.