Chrysoprase and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Chrysoprase and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Chrysoprase and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.