Chrysoprase and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.66-2.86
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
Chrysoprase and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Chrysoprase and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.