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Agate and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Agate and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Chrysocolla 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 Agate and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Agate and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.

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