Chrysoprase and Hauyne Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Chrysoprase and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Chrysoprase and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.