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Rock Crystal

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Rock Crystal 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
2.652.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Rock Crystal and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Rock Crystal and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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