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Chrysoprase and Gahnospinel 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
2.58-2.64
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrysoprase and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrysoprase and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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