Chrysoprase and Moonstone Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Moonstone

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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

2.58-2.642.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Chrysoprase and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Chrysoprase and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.