Chrysoprase and Rossmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Chrysoprase and Rossmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chrysoprase and Rossmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.