Chrysoprase and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Pyroxmangite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643.76-3.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrysoprase and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.