Chrysoprase and Howlite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.45-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Howlite 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 Howlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysoprase and Howlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.