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Chrysoprase and Vanadinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
6.8-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
C20H36

Chrysoprase and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Chrysoprase and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.