Home
Gemstones


Chrysoprase and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
2.36  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Chrysoprase and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Taurus

Chrysoprase and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

Gems for Taurus

Gems for Taurus

» More Gems for Taurus

Compare Gems for Taurus

» More Compare Gems for Taurus