Hiddenite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Hiddenite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Hiddenite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Hiddenite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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