Chrysoprase and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Chrysoprase and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Chrysoprase and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.