Chrysoprase and Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Chrysoprase and Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Chrysoprase and Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.