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Chrysoprase and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
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Chrysoprase and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
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Chrysoprase and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.