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Amazonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Amazonite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Amazonite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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