Chrysoprase and Londonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.34
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysoprase and Londonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysoprase and Londonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.