Chrysoprase and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3.5-4
  
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.