Chrysoprase and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Chrysoprase and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Chrysoprase and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.