Sardonyx and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Sardonyx

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

2.55-2.70

2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Sardonyx and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Sardonyx and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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