Sulfur and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Sulfur

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Sulfur and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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