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Chrysoprase and Pectolite 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
2.58-2.642.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.