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Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase

Crystal Opal
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Chrysoprase and Crystal Opal 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
2.58-2.641.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.