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Villiaumite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

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
2.79
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Villiaumite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Villiaumite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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