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Chrysoprase and Thaumasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
1.91
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.