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Diamond and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.532.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
106.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Diamond and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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

Diamond and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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