Clinohedrite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Clinohedrite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.3352.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Clinohedrite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Clinohedrite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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