Chrysotile and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63

2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Chrysotile and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysotile and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Chrysotile and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.