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Chrysoprase and Hibonite 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
2.58-2.643.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Chrysoprase and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Chrysoprase and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.