Chrysoprase and Rock Crystal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.65
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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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chrysoprase and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chrysoprase and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.