Chrysoprase and Kunzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
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
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.