Chrysoprase and Stichtite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Stichtite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysoprase and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.