Chrysoprase and Papagoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.25
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
None
Imperfect in one direction
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoprase and Papagoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoprase and Papagoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.