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Chrysoprase and Riebeckite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
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Chrysoprase and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
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Chrysoprase and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.