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Chrysoprase and Variscite 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
2.58-2.642.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Chrysoprase and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Chrysoprase and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.