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Chrysoprase and Rhodochrosite 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.0-3.3
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
6.5-7
3.5-4
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

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.

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