Chrysoprase and Musgravite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
• Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.