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Chrysoprase and Neptunite 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
3.19-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysoprase and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysoprase and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.