Chrysoprase and Petalite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysoprase and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.