Vesuvianite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Vesuvianite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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

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Vesuvianite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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