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Albite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.652.00-2.45
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
none

Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Albite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Albite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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