Jet and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Jet

Chrysoprase

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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

1.19-1.352.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Jet and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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

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Jet and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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