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Amber and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Amber and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Amber and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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