Parisite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Parisite

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

4.33-4.42

2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Parisite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Parisite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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