Chrysoprase and Euclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.08-3.12
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoprase and Euclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Euclase 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 Euclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoprase and Euclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.