Chrysoprase and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoprase and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoprase and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.