Chrysoprase and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Chrysoprase and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
• Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

Chrysoprase and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.