Vlasovite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Vlasovite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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