Chrysoprase and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.71
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Chrysoprase and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chrysoprase and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.