Vishnevite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Chrysoprase

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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

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2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Vishnevite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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