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Chrysoprase and Grossular 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
2.58-2.643.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoprase and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoprase and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.