Chrysoprase and Wavellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.36
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.