Chrysoprase and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Smithsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.644.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysoprase and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.