Nickeline and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Nickeline

Chrysoprase

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Nickeline and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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

Compare Red Gemstones

Nickeline Vs Sylvite

Nickeline Vs Vanadinite

Nickeline Vs Titanite

Nickeline and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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