Chrysoprase and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

MnCO₃

Chrysoprase and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Chrysoprase and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.