Chrysoprase and Sinhalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.46-3.50
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Chrysoprase and Sinhalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoprase and Sinhalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.