Quartz and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Quartz

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Quartz and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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

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Quartz and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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