Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
• Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.