Sapphirine and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Sapphirine

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-3.582.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Sapphirine and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Sapphirine and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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