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Chrysoprase and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
SiO2

Chrysoprase and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Chrysoprase and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.

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