Agrellite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Agrellite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.882.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect [110]

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa2Si4O10F

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Agrellite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Agrellite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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