Chrysoprase and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Chrysoprase and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Chrysoprase and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.