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Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase

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Chrysoprase and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

None
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

6.5-74
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
FeAs

Chrysoprase and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Chrysoprase and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.