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Grandidierite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Grandidierite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Grandidierite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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