Stichtite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Stichtite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.11-2.202.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Stichtite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael 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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Stichtite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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