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Chrysoprase and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Chrysoprase and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Chrysoprase and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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