Chrysoprase and Humite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.20-3.32
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysoprase and Humite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysoprase and Humite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.