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Chrysoprase

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Chrysoprase and Citrine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
SiO2

Chrysoprase and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Chrysoprase and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.