Chrysoprase and Eudialyte Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Eudialyte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

H 2 SO 4

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.74-3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrysoprase and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.