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Chrysoprase and Thomsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.25-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.