Chrysoprase and Kunzite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

LiAlSi₂O₆

Chrysoprase and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Chrysoprase and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.