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Chrysoprase and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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
3.25-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.