Verdite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.02.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Verdite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Verdite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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