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Chrysoprase and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
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hot salt water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
SiO2 · nH2O

Chrysoprase and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Chrysoprase and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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