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Chrysoprase and Spinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
MgAl2O4

Chrysoprase and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Chrysoprase and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.