Magnetite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Magnetite

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

5.2

2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Magnetite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Magnetite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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