Chrysoprase and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
Not Available
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoprase and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoprase and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.