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Chrysoprase

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Chrysoprase and Sanidine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.54-2.61
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

None
{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Mohs Hardness

6.5-76
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysoprase and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysoprase and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.