Chrysoprase and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Chrysoprase and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Chrysoprase and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.