Chrysoprase and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Rhodolite

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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

2.58-2.643.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

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

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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.