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Poldervaartite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

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
2.91
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Poldervaartite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Poldervaartite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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