Chrysoprase and Erythrite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Chrysoprase and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Chrysoprase and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.